Book Signings and Appearances-Tips and experiences

[TwistedNadine]

I remember Jerome standing in the parking garage with a Magic Marker mumbling something about not wanting to haul around a bunch of other people's books and looking like he was having an epiphany.

Although thats funny I wonder how many bogus sellers will actually do just that. Those Sharpie sigs dont look very hard to copy.

[Patrick]

I don't know, so I wouldn't buy one unless I knew and trusted the seller.

[wizardsrainbow]

JEROME! May I speak with you....lol

[Patrick]

:lol:

If you look at the signature he put in my U.S. TWTTKH on Friday night (outside the men's room, posted upthread here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1148-Book-Signings-and-Appearances-Tips-and-experiences&p=708133&viewfull=1#post708133)), it looks rushed and the swoop at the end of "Stephen" changes its trajectory rather sharply. I wouldn't be surprised if people would think it were fake, but Jerome and I watched him sign it.

[bdwyer19]

David - Any chance you could post a picture of what the signature looks like on your signed UK Night Shift?

[wizardsrainbow]

Yes, I just took pictures of my first 5 King novels sigs for both US and UK...look for them soon in Pride & Joy thread

[wizardsrainbow]

ok, here is the signature.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Night_Shift_UK_1st.jpg

[Shannon]

Wow, lol.

[bdwyer19]

Yikes! Certainly not his best.

[Randall Flagg]

I remember looking at it when King signed it, thinking, ouch, that's not his best. But it's real. I thought King signed quite nicely on my Gunslinger, but it was a nice pen (thanks tippy4). Even then he signed at an angle that shows he was standing when he signed it, not sitting at a table like at the Mason event.

[tippy4]

You are welcome Jerome and Patrick!

I was ticked (not at you guys of course) that you guys got books signed (with my pen) and King walked right by me like I was invisible....but by the end of the weekend, I had three signed books in my possesion, and a good time to remember...so how I can I be mad?

[Rahfa]

That's why I'm glad I haven't been at an event like that - because I guarantee that I couldn't bring myself to be aggressive enough to stick my book in his hands....you must never hesitate...

[Merlin1958]

You are welcome Jerome and Patrick!

I was ticked (not at you guys of course) that you guys got books signed (with my pen) and King walked right by me like I was invisible....but by the end of the weekend, I had three signed books in my possesion, and a good time to remember...so how I can I be mad?

You shoulda tackled him, Rick. You got the size and weight on him easy!! LOL


Edit: I'm keeping my stub as provenance, as the sigs were sloppy. In his defense though the "signing" was a mad house and he did his best to sign as much as he could in the time he was out there. Mayhem just doesn't quite describe how it was!!!

[tippy4]

That's why I'm glad I haven't been at an event like that - because I guarantee that I couldn't bring myself to be aggressive enough to stick my book in his hands....you must never hesitate...

I made up for my lack of aggression the next day at the ALA event when I snuck up on King after the show.

[Randall Flagg]

It was cutthroat. I shoved 3 old ladies and the guy in a wheelchair they had with them aside. They actually knocked over the blind guy who had a King book in braille. None of the five got an autograph-but I did!

[tippy4]

I took a co-worker with me to the event, and I keep telling everyone around the office that she shoved a handicapped nun out of her way to get my Gunslinger signed.

[Brice]

Well, would the blind guy have known if King signed his book?


Ok, that was mean. :(

[Shannon]

Do they make Stephen King books in Braille? As cool as that would be, I'm hoping for a no so that I don't have to search them out later on to complete my Stephen King Braille sub-collection.

[Brice]

Yes, they do. I'm not sure if they're available for sale to the public though. They mostly go to libraries. An average King book might be about five volumes of Braille.

[stkmw02]

In terms of libraries, most (public, school, and academic) only obtain braille versions of works if there is no audio edition available or if they serve a number of visually impaired users. For example, the district I work in had no braille copies available until a blind student enrolled. While they have audiobooks available to her for recreational listening, they needed to obtain the curriculum materials in braille so that she could "read" them... since there is a difference between listening and reading, even in braille. I know that some companies produce Braille versions of the works in bound copies, while others provide digital copies to be printed on a braille printer. However, from my understanding, braille editions are provided on an as-needed basis? Which would mean, though there may be only a few of them existing (currently one is on Amazon - probably a braille printer version since it says "loose leaf"), they would not be rare if more could be printed on demand. Plus, there are Braille services that translate ANY work into braille - some for free - under a copyright loophole that meets the American's with Disabilities Act.

[Shannon]

"I'm not sure if they're available for sale to the public though."

Oh my God, are you saying ... they're rarer than proofs? We're all screwed now.

[Stockerlone]

In Germany, 5 SK books are ´available´ in Braille, but it´s not possible to become them.

[Brice]

Of course it's possible...if you turn to crime. :evil:

[herbertwest]

In terms of libraries, most (public, school, and academic) only obtain braille versions of works if there is no audio edition available or if they serve a number of visually impaired users. For example, the district I work in had no braille copies available until a blind student enrolled. While they have audiobooks available to her for recreational listening, they needed to obtain the curriculum materials in braille so that she could "read" them... since there is a difference between listening and reading, even in braille. I know that some companies produce Braille versions of the works in bound copies, while others provide digital copies to be printed on a braille printer. However, from my understanding, braille editions are provided on an as-needed basis? Which would mean, though there may be only a few of them existing (currently one is on Amazon - probably a braille printer version since it says "loose leaf"), they would not be rare if more could be printed on demand. Plus, there are Braille services that translate ANY work into braille - some for free - under a copyright loophole that meets the American's with Disabilities Act.

About disabled people, in France there are some non profit organisation that records audiobooks for disabled people. Then, obviously those books cannot be found in the market, those can only be borrowed by disabled.

[TwistedNadine]

It was cutthroat. I shoved 3 old ladies and the guy in a wheelchair they had with them aside. They actually knocked over the blind guy who had a King book in braille. None of the five got an autograph-but I did!

lol.

Little story: At the event some guy, looking like he's about to cry, is standing next to my daughter having what looks to be a rather emotional chat. I step in (mommy protector) and he's waving a Castle Rock issue in front of me saying "see see" Im looking at him and looking at my daughter like "what the f.. is he talking about??" well turns out that this guy did my daughter a favor by getting her (my) book signed. She's kinda short and was getting lost in the crowd so he decides to be a hero and grabbed her (my) book and got King to sign it. And you can guess what happened next - because he got his one signature (my book) he didnt get a sig on his Castle Rock.

Im not sure what he as expecting - maybe he was hoping we would give him one of our signed books or something, I dont know, but the Italian New York Bitch that still resides in my subconscious came out full force and I said something like "oh thats too bad but thanks for helping my daughter" and I grabbed her arm and hauled her away.

I hope that wasnt one of our members here - then I might feel guilty - but at the same time imho you have to pick your moments of heroism. It was very nice of him to help my daughter but sometimes at these signings it doesnt pay to be nice.

[Stockerlone]

GUILTY...... but LUCKY and clever !!!! :tongue1:

[Shannon]

A hero isn't a hero if he expects something in return. :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

...but that was the last of my 55 issues of Castle Rock that I wanted signed. :(

[Brice]

Clearly you didn't want it signed badly enough if you were feeling heroic. :P

[Randall Flagg]

I'm guessing he didn't get your phone #?

[TwistedNadine]

I'm guessing he didn't get your phone #?

I dont think it was MY phone number he wanted. Im like "get away from my daughter A...hole before I shank you"
Seriously, not sure what the ulterior motive was but my gut tells me there was one so he got classic NY 'Tude.

[Merlin1958]

I'm guessing he didn't get your phone #?

I dont think it was MY phone number he wanted. Im like "get away from my daughter A...hole before I shank you"
Seriously, not sure what the ulterior motive was but my gut tells me there was one so he got classic NY 'Tude.

What part of NY you originally from TN?

[TwistedNadine]

Long Island with "time spent" in Manhattan Brooklyn Queens etc. Im 3d generation italian - grandparents all from Sicily. Think Godfather and it does pretty much personify a potion of my childhood. Even had a few uncles 'wacked' though didnt find out about that until years later. At the time I thought they had bad accidents. Dont miss the drama (and lord knows Italians can be dramatic) but I do miss the food. You just cant find decent Italian food in SoCal. Nothing that tastes authentic.

[stkmw02]

I love to visit NY (and do, often... my sister-in-law lives around 80th and York) but I don't think I could ever live there.

[EXPLORER]

Long Island with "time spent" in Manhattan Brooklyn Queens etc. Im 3d generation italian - grandparents all from Sicily. Think Godfather and it does pretty much personify a potion of my childhood. Even had a few uncles 'wacked' though didnt find out about that until years later. At the time I thought they had bad accidents. Dont miss the drama (and lord knows Italians can be dramatic) but I do miss the food. You just cant find decent Italian food in SoCal. Nothing that tastes authentic. OK ...now thev question must be asked....Where on Long Island? bILL AND i JUST HAD THIS DISCUSION WHILE DRIVING FROM la TO pHOENIX? Both frrom LI..... gotta feel the LI NY connexction?

[Merlin1958]

Long Island with "time spent" in Manhattan Brooklyn Queens etc. Im 3d generation italian - grandparents all from Sicily. Think Godfather and it does pretty much personify a potion of my childhood. Even had a few uncles 'wacked' though didnt find out about that until years later. At the time I thought they had bad accidents. Dont miss the drama (and lord knows Italians can be dramatic) but I do miss the food. You just cant find decent Italian food in SoCal. Nothing that tastes authentic. OK ...now thev question must be asked....Where on Long Island? bILL AND i JUST HAD THIS DISCUSION WHILE DRIVING FROM la TO pHOENIX? Both frrom LI..... gotta feel the LI NY connexction?

Yes sir!!! Personally, Deer Park by way of Brentwood here!!! Wife from Lynbrook. We both worked in the city!!

[TwistedNadine]

Hmm the island seems to breed King collectors.

I clearly heard Bill's NY accent but didnt pick one up from you Explorer.

Born in Rockville center but most of my time spent in Valley Stream. But the Family (the literally hundreds of em who all seemed to be named either Tony, Frankie, Angelo or Maria with a couple of Old Timer Giuseppes) all lived in Brooklyn. At the time I thought my family pretty much owned Brooklyn. Love NY and miss it. But I do think CA is a better place to raise kids.

[Merlin1958]

Hmm the island seems to breed King collectors.

I clearly heard Bill's NY accent but didnt pick one up from you Explorer.

Born in Rockville center but most of my time spent in Valley Stream. But the Family (the literally hundreds of em who all seemed to be named either Tony, Frankie, Angelo or Maria with a couple of Old Timer Giuseppes) all lived in Brooklyn. At the time I thought my family pretty much owned Brooklyn. Love NY and miss it. But I do think CA is a better place to raise kids.


So you' were a "Gina, wit da four foot hair"!!! LOL No, "Paulie"? LOL So, you lived in my wife's neighborhood!! Cool!!! Deer Park was a very "Italian" town!! Had a "Boss" living around the corner from me. 3 RV's always parked on the block!!! My daughter played with his daughter!! Forget his name right now, but they finally nabbed him around 1999. Gambino family as I recall. LOL

[Ricky]

Bill, when I was in NYC last week, there were some guys talking behind a hotdog cart in a dark alley saying something about making "Bender an offer he can't refuse."

[Merlin1958]

Bill, when I was in NYC last week, there were some guys talking behind a hotdog cart in a dark alley saying something about making "Bender an offer he can't refuse."


:belial:

[Stockerlone]

One of the best bookpremiere events i visit.
Location:
Hachez Chocoversum / Choclatemuseum Hamburg
25.05.12
Krimineller Reiseführer HAMBURG / criminal travelguide
Bookpremiereevent with 5 Authors:

Eva Almstädt,
Monika Buttler,
Walter M. Dobrow,
Norbert Klugmann,
Regula Venske
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An amazing 3 hrs event. Each of the 5 authors read one of his in Hamburg located Crime storys.
In the small breaks, Walter M. Dobrow, one of the authors played guitar and sang some ´Crime´songs
for example: Criminal Tango:cool:
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In the longer half-time break (When drinking champagne and eating chocolate.) it was possible to speak with the writers and get signatures. Mrs. Venske had remembered me from another event.
Unfortunately I missed the also present illustrator but i become SOME signatures in SOME books.


Hachez Chocoversum
http://www.hachez-chocoversum.de/de/galerie.html
During the reading there was a nice dia projection of images from the book.


During the presentation there was a dia projection were shown images from the book, exactly matching the read aloud book site.
Norbert Klugmann

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Mr. Klugmann signed me some other books with his storys:
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Der Heilige von Hummelsbüttel + Hamm - Saga
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Schöne Bescherung
(Christmas Crime Storys) first + second edition
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Ticket + Flyer

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Monika Buttler
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Monika Buttler - Bei Lesung Mord
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[EXPLORER]

Great stories, everyone! So... what happened to the signed lithograph that was supposed to be sold at the event? Did anyone get one?

There were none for sale at the event (which surprised me) but Explorer mentioned in an earlier post that he was able to order one at the event.

I was not actually able to order one at the event. I made a contact who gave me his card & email address to get with to arrange for Lithograph purchase. I did not reply about this previously because I actually misplaced his card until about an hour ago. I emailed and recieved a quick response about purchasing. I also asked if I could share his contact info with some other VIP ticket holders. He said , "Yes, please do.." So here it is.
Ted Habte-Gabr,
Producer,
Live Talks Los Angeles
Co-presented by KPCC & KCET
ted@livetalksla.org
Tel: 323-791-2584

and FYI: Twistednadine..... in regards to Long Island I spent my first 19 years in Huntington area.... East Nortport to be exact. It was a great place to grow up and go to school, etc. and love to visit still whenever we can.

[Merlin1958]

Quote: and FYI: Twistednadine..... in regards to Long Island I spent my first 19 years in Huntington area.... East Nortport to be exact. It was a great place to grow up and go to school, etc. and love to visit still whenever we can.

Here, Here!!! They don't call it the "Left Coast" for nothing!!!! LOL I lived and labored in NY/NYC for 45+ years and raised 2 kids to adulthood there!!! East Coast, Baby!!! LOL LOL

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Brice]

Im 3d generation italian - grandparents all from Sicily. Think Godfather and it does pretty much personify a potion of my childhood. Even had a few uncles 'wacked' though didnt find out about that until years later. At the time I thought they had bad accidents. Dont miss the drama (and lord knows Italians can be dramatic) but I do miss the food. You just cant find decent Italian food in SoCal. Nothing that tastes authentic.

LOL I'm 3rd gen. Sicilian too...at least on my mother's side. One of my uncle's "job" was ummm... wacking. My family isn't from NY though, but Boston.

I don't miss the food though. When I do I make it myself from scratch. This is rare though due to time involved.

[tippy4]

Anybody get their signed litho yet?

I live just outside L.A., and nothing yet....I was told they would all ship by today.

Any day now I would guess.

[TwistedNadine]

LOL I'm 3rd gen. Sicilian too...at least on my mother's side. One of my uncle's "job" was ummm... wacking. My family isn't from NY though, but Boston.

I don't miss the food though. When I do I make it myself from scratch. This is rare though due to time involved.

Boston! OMG My family and your family were probably at war all the time Brice. Maybe one of your uncles wacked one of mine.
But how could you not miss the food?
My grandmother used to spend all day just making the pasta sauce. Using canned ingredients was sacrilegious. Although she did teach me a lot I dont have the time (nor the inclination) to be in the kitchen 24/7

[TwistedNadine]

Anybody get their signed litho yet?
I live just outside L.A., and nothing yet....I was told they would all ship by today.
Any day now I would guess.

I was also told they shipped out yesterday. This was sent to me by Ted for those Litho buyers:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/photo_53_.JPG

[TwistedNadine]

I was not actually able to order one at the event.

and FYI: Twistednadine..... in regards to Long Island I spent my first 19 years in Huntington area.... East Nortport to be exact. It was a great place to grow up and go to school, etc. and love to visit still whenever we can.

Funny, we were never really on that side of the island. Lived for a little while in both Freeport and Baldwin (yes we moved around a lot) but I havent been back for years. I hear the drive ins are all gone. But I hear the park (with a great ice skating lake) and public pool that was right around the corner from us in Valley Stream is still there. Lots of fond memories.
What happened to your NY accept?

Re the Litho - Thanks I was able to hook up with Ted and order one at the VIP ticket holder price. Yahoo!

[Brice]

Anybody get their signed litho yet?
I live just outside L.A., and nothing yet....I was told they would all ship by today.
Any day now I would guess.

I was also told they shipped out yesterday. This was sent to me by Ted for those Litho buyers:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/photo_53_.JPG

:thumbsup: That is very cool!




LOL I'm 3rd gen. Sicilian too...at least on my mother's side. One of my uncle's "job" was ummm... wacking. My family isn't from NY though, but Boston.

I don't miss the food though. When I do I make it myself from scratch. This is rare though due to time involved.

Boston! OMG My family and your family were probably at war all the time Brice. Maybe one of your uncles wacked one of mine.
But how could you not miss the food?
My grandmother used to spend all day just making the pasta sauce. Using canned ingredients was sacrilegious. Although she did teach me a lot I dont have the time (nor the inclination) to be in the kitchen 24/7

Oh, I miss having it often. It's actually pretty rare that I cook at all. It's just that if I really get motivated I can always make my own. And yes, canned anything is sacrilege. I won't even use a pasta machine. Really though so much time is involved at most I might really go all out cooking a couple times a year.
.
Now there's a lovely thought to bring us together. :lol: Not improbable though. At one point I think ALL of my uncles and cousins were locked away somewhere. LOL I was mistaken though in one regard, it was my greatgrandparents that came directly from Sicily, not my grandparents...so I am fourth gen. Sicilian.

[tippy4]

I find myself missing the "high" I felt last weekend.

Geting King to sign my books, meeting people that I had not met in person....even the crappy music.

Damn it! I want more.

[TwistedNadine]

Now there's a lovely thought to bring us together. :lol: Not improbable though. At one point I think ALL of my uncles and cousins were locked away somewhere. LOL I was mistaken though in one regard, it was my greatgrandparents that came directly from Sicily, not my grandparents...so I am fourth gen. Sicilian.

Did you ever look up the Ellis Island records for your great grandparents when they came over? I found my grandparents and printed it out along with some other family history. Kinda cool.
Did you guys have the massive block parties? Our block parties in Brooklyn were outrageous. Streets blocked off and food for as far as the eyes can see. And all of them related to me in some way = "oh im your great uncles son's second cousin..." With the bear hugs and cheek kisses and waving hands (true Italian style).
I do miss it.

[TwistedNadine]

I find myself missing the "high" I felt last weekend.
Geting King to sign my books, meeting people that I had not met in person....even the crappy music.
Damn it! I want more.

Right? If theres not another signing soon then we need to figure out a TDT get together and make our own party.

[tippy4]

I'm scouring the internet for my next "fix".

I'm thinking Dean Koontz. He lives within 50 miles of me...and has a new book coming out next month......

It's not King....but it might get me though to the next one!

[TwistedNadine]

I'm scouring the internet for my next "fix".

I'm thinking Dean Koontz. He lives within 50 miles of me...and has a new book coming out next month......

It's not King....but it might get me though to the next one!

Brad Thor is doing a signing on Aug 2 at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley. I havent read any of his books but my daughters boyfriend is a huge fan so we plan on going. Truthfully doesnt sound like anything like the RBR M&G tho.

[Brice]

Now there's a lovely thought to bring us together. :lol: Not improbable though. At one point I think ALL of my uncles and cousins were locked away somewhere. LOL I was mistaken though in one regard, it was my greatgrandparents that came directly from Sicily, not my grandparents...so I am fourth gen. Sicilian.

Did you ever look up the Ellis Island records for your great grandparents when they came over? I found my grandparents and printed it out along with some other family history. Kinda cool.
Did you guys have the massive block parties? Our block parties in Brooklyn were outrageous. Streets blocked off and food for as far as the eyes can see. And all of them related to me in some way = "oh im your great uncles son's second cousin..." With the bear hugs and cheek kisses and waving hands (true Italian style).
I do miss it.

We did, but unfortunately I remember little of it. My older brothers do, but we left Boston when I was like five. I barely know any of my family beyond my mom and my brothers. I know some of my family in Boston is like on facebook and all, but I've never really made any effort to contact those people. I'd feel awkward 35 years later coming at them.

I may have to look into the Ellis island records. I honestly never even thought to do that before. I know one of my aunts has done some extensive work on a family tree as a hobby for years though.

[Cook]

I find myself missing the "high" I felt last weekend.
Geting King to sign my books, meeting people that I had not met in person....even the crappy music.
Damn it! I want more.

Right? If theres not another signing soon then we need to figure out a TDT get together and make our own party.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Brice]

Right? If theres not another signing soon then we need to figure out a TDT get together and make our own party.



:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

I was already planning to start a thread to gauge interest in such a thing later today. :)

[TwistedNadine]

I barely know any of my family beyond my mom and my brothers. I know some of my family in Boston is like on facebook and all, but I've never really made any effort to contact those people.

Same here - once we relocated to SoCal we lost touch with pretty much everyone. And of course many have passed. My grandparents generation are all gone, and most of my mothers generation, too. And it seems the later generations dont really have the interest - too wrapped up in their own lives and immediate family (Im guilty of it too).

[TwistedNadine]

I was already planning to start a thread to gauge interest in such a thing later today. :)

Yeah! Do it! I know there was talk in one of the threads about a Vegas get together...

[DYBBUKIM]

I find myself missing the "high" I felt last weekend.

Geting King to sign my books, meeting people that I had not met in person....even the crappy music.

Damn it! I want more.


Rick, I know what you mean. I drove down from San Francisco with my son for the concert, more or less just to meet Stephen King, not expecting really to get anything signed (although I did :), I got my WTTKH Grant Artist's edition signed).

It was good meeting you and others. My son, David, misses it more. He got an autograph for another board member, as I had only one book with me, and made his first payday, $25. He also got to shake King's hand, which at age 11 is pretty priceless.

And I got a picture "with" King. What more can anyone ask for?

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[Shannon]

"He got an autograph for another board member, as I had only one book with me, and made his first payday, $25."

DYBBUKIM ... Your kid missed out on at least another hundred and twenty-five bucks, depending on the book ... :(

In regards to the Long Island discussion above ... I'M from Long Island also! I was born there, lived in Centereach, and my mom's mom lived in Islip. My mom's side of the family was into "the business" also, and one of my grandmother's brothers was stabbed and killed. Ridiculous! Anyway, around age ten my dad got a promotion and we all moved to North Carolina. But I'm part of the LI club too, so ha! :)

[TwistedNadine]

Wow you got a picture with King! I didnt think anyone got the chance to do that. Congrats!
That second picture reminds me of just how chaotic it was...

[TwistedNadine]

I'M from Long Island also!

See, the island DOES breed King collectors.

[DYBBUKIM]

More chaos:

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[TwistedNadine]

Is that sgc1999 in that bottom one?

[Randall Flagg]

Yes it is.

[Merlin1958]

I was on the podium thing immediately to his left. I had to reach in front of the guy w/glasses

[carlosdetweiller]

That guy with glasses looks like Bev Vincent. Was he there too?

[sgc1999]

Lol. Nice pic! Good times! Good times!

[TwistedNadine]

That guy with glasses looks like Bev Vincent. Was he there too?

He said he wasnt. But the guy with the glasses looks familiar to me, too.

[Merlin1958]

That guy with glasses looks like Bev Vincent. Was he there too?

He said he wasnt. But the guy with the glasses looks familiar to me, too.

Well, he's burned into my memory as he just wouldn't get OUT OF THE WAY!!!! LOL

[sgc1999]

Oh, forgot to thank you Merlin, for hooking me up with a good spot to see the show:)

[Merlin1958]

Oh, forgot to thank you Merlin, for hooking me up with a good spot to see the show:)

My pleasure!!! Great to meet you as well!!!

[tippy4]

That guy with glasses looks like Bev Vincent. Was he there too?

He said he wasnt. But the guy with the glasses looks familiar to me, too.

Well, he's burned into my memory as he just wouldn't get OUT OF THE WAY!!!! LOL

I am pretty sure that is Sam Barry...Dave Barry's brother....the husband of the band member that died.

[Merlin1958]

That guy with glasses looks like Bev Vincent. Was he there too?

He said he wasnt. But the guy with the glasses looks familiar to me, too.

Well, he's burned into my memory as he just wouldn't get OUT OF THE WAY!!!! LOL

I am pretty sure that is Sam Barry...Dave Barry's brother....the husband of the band member that died.

Ok Rick. Way to make me feel bad. And here I thought you and I were "bonding" LOL Just kidding, I am sorry for their loss. Death in any sense sucks. I recently lost my Mom, so I can relate.

[stkmw02]

My friend Nancy Everhart sent me this one today from the ALA event.
http://i46.tinypic.com/210cdub.jpg

Any idea where I can get one of those shirts?? I totally dig it!

[Merlin1958]

Maybe somewhere in Boston, But BOSTON SUCKS!!!!! LOL

[tippy4]

Yeah....King had his Gilead Gunslingers shirt on.....a step up from the ratty tshirt he had on the night before.

[Brice]

My friend Nancy Everhart sent me this one today from the ALA event.
http://i46.tinypic.com/210cdub.jpg

Any idea where I can get one of those shirts?? I totally dig it!

I love mine! :D

http://www.redbubble.com/people/losthero/works/8764451-the-nineteenth-inning

[stkmw02]

Niiice. Thanks for the link! I causally mentioned to my husband how much I enjoy this t-shirt. He's pretty good at picking up on subtle hints like that. lol

[Randall Flagg]

Any idea where I can get one of those shirts?? I totally dig it!
They were sold on Teefury, but I believe it was a one day shot. I have a new on but it is XXL. Would probably only fit you during your last trimester.

EDIT. Brice hooked you up. My mistake on the teefury.

[TwistedNadine]

Yeah....King had his Gilead Gunslingers shirt on.....a step up from the ratty tshirt he had on the night before.

Ha ha. I thought the same thing. What the hell was on that shirt anyway? Butterflies and flowers?

[Randall Flagg]

Venus fly trap.

[stkmw02]

RF - Thanks!! I'm planning to wear togas when I'm too large for my regular outfits. ;)

I think the shirt from the first night was venus flytraps? At least that's what it looked like in photos.

[TwistedNadine]

I think the shirt from the first night was venus flytraps

Oh. Thats a bit more palatable. Still an odd choice of attire tho

[sgc1999]

:harrier::harrier::harrier::harrier::harrier:

"The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town..."

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/sgc1999/IMG_4780.jpg

[stkmw02]

Shouldn't this be in Where's the beef? ;)

Is that you in the RedRum shirt? If so, I think you have the same ring as my husband! His is black with a single diamond in it. I know, that's what I notice in this picture?

P.S. You must all be very short men. I know Bill is only about 5'5.

[sgc1999]

LOL, Hey im 6' even. He is a very large man:)

[Randall Flagg]

PS. You must all be very short men. I know Bill is only about 5'5.
My camera is "bigger" than those other guys.

[Randall Flagg]

For the record, Bill is ~6'9", Patrick is ~6'1", SGC1999 is 6', I am 5'10" and EXPLORER is 5"1"-yes he diminutive.:)

[sgc1999]

PS. You must all be very short men. I know Bill is only about 5'5.
My camera is "bigger" than those other guys.


LOL:)

[Merlin1958]

:harrier::harrier::harrier::harrier::harrier:

"The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town..."

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/sgc1999/IMG_4780.jpg

Looks like a pic from the set of "The Hobbit"!!! Even I was surprised!!!


Oh, and the camera adds 20 pds!!! LOL

[Merlin1958]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FmPhJkdTwU

[Brice]

Any idea where I can get one of those shirts?? I totally dig it!
They were sold on Teefury, but I believe it was a one day shot. I have a new on but it is XXL. Would probably only fit you during your last trimester.

EDIT. Brice hooked you up. My mistake on the teefury.

No, actually you were right, but a lot of those one/two day only shirts on teefury somehow end up on redbubble. :) Good thing to keep in mind if you ever miss a teefury shirt you like.

[Patrick]

For the record, Bill is ~6'9", Patrick is ~6'1", SGC1999 is 6', I am 5'10" and EXPLORER is 5"1"-yes he diminutive.:)
Good guesses! Simon and I are the same height. I'm 6' even.

By the way, that pen in my shirt pocket is the one King used to sign Jerome's book and my book.

[EXPLORER]

For the record, Bill is ~6'9", Patrick is ~6'1", SGC1999 is 6', I am 5'10" and EXPLORER is 5"1"-yes he diminutive.:) RF, You might want to yank away my inches... HOWEVER, don't call me "diminutive".

[sgc1999]

Mutiny amongst the men :panic:

[EXPLORER]

For the record, Bill is ~6'9", Patrick is ~6'1", SGC1999 is 6', I am 5'10" and EXPLORER is 5"1"-yes he diminutive.:) RF, You might want to yank away my inches... HOWEVER, don't call me "diminutive".
or perhaps I should say, "If you yank my inches, you'll see how cumulative I actually am ."

[Patrick]

:lol:

[Merlin1958]

For the record, Bill is ~6'9", Patrick is ~6'1", SGC1999 is 6', I am 5'10" and EXPLORER is 5"1"-yes he diminutive.:) RF, You might want to yank away my inches... HOWEVER, don't call me "diminutive".
or perhaps I should say, "If you yank my inches, you'll see how cumulative I actually am ."

From my standpoint, It takes a Big man to help another!!! Thanks, Jim & Deanna!!!

[sgc1999]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FmPhJkdTwU


Sweet!:)

[tippy4]

Just got my signed litho!

[sgc1999]

:(Im so bummed i didnt get one

[biomieg]

Just got my signed litho!

Pics or it didn't happen!

[tippy4]

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7227/rbr.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/rbr.png/)

[biomieg]

Thanks, it looks great! Congratulations!

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations. What is the approximate size of the litho?

[EXPLORER]

:(Im so bummed i didnt get one
I might still be able to get you one.

[tippy4]

I think it is 11 x 17

[Roseannebarr]

My $300 book package came in from the Rock Bottom Remainder Tour!

1st edition Signed 11/22/63 by Stephen King. Outstanding.
Scott Turow Paperback Innocent 2nd edition
Write that book already Sam Barry (original insight from Stephen King, etc... paperback 1st edition
Greg Iles The devils punchbow. paperback 2nd edition
Dave BArry Lunatics Hardback 1st edition
Amy Tan Paperback Saving Fish from Drowning 19th edition
Mitch Albom have a little faith hardback 1st edition
James McBride the color of water paperback 13th edition
Roy Blount Jr. hail hail euphoria 1st edition paperback
Matt Groenig Bart Simpson Out to lunch with a doodle
and missing Ridley Pearson book missed delivery deadline.

[jhanic]

My set should be arriving soon!

John

[Merlin1958]

My $300 book package came in from the Rock Bottom Remainder Tour!

1st edition Signed 11/22/63 by Stephen King. Outstanding.
Scott Turow Paperback Innocent 2nd edition
Write that book already Sam Barry (original insight from Stephen King, etc... paperback 1st edition
Greg Iles The devils punchbow. paperback 2nd edition
Dave BArry Lunatics Hardback 1st edition
Amy Tan Paperback Saving Fish from Drowning 19th edition
Mitch Albom have a little faith hardback 1st edition
James McBride the color of water paperback 13th edition
Roy Blount Jr. hail hail euphoria 1st edition paperback
Matt Groenig Bart Simpson Out to lunch with a doodle
and missing Ridley Pearson book missed delivery deadline.

Very Cool!!!! :emot-cthulhu:

[Ben Staad]

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7227/rbr.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/rbr.png/)


My $300 book package came in from the Rock Bottom Remainder Tour!

1st edition Signed 11/22/63 by Stephen King. Outstanding.
Scott Turow Paperback Innocent 2nd edition
Write that book already Sam Barry (original insight from Stephen King, etc... paperback 1st edition
Greg Iles The devils punchbow. paperback 2nd edition
Dave BArry Lunatics Hardback 1st edition
Amy Tan Paperback Saving Fish from Drowning 19th edition
Mitch Albom have a little faith hardback 1st edition
James McBride the color of water paperback 13th edition
Roy Blount Jr. hail hail euphoria 1st edition paperback
Matt Groenig Bart Simpson Out to lunch with a doodle
and missing Ridley Pearson book missed delivery deadline.

Congrats to both of you! These are very cool and seemed to be a good value as well.

[Randall Flagg]

I want the lithograph, but the book selection doesn't seem worth $300 to me.

[Patrick]

Congrats to you both! Looking forward to my lithograph package arriving in the next day or so. (No signed books for me, but I kind of wish I had ordered the package having now met some of these authors.)

[Roseannebarr]

I want the lithograph, but the book selection doesn't seem worth $300 to me.

I agree. I was hoping for the wind through the keyhole. i was just glad 11/22/63 was a 1st edition. I thought it was worth a try. I even offered them to donate several books for signing but was turned down.

[Merlin1958]

I want the lithograph, but the book selection doesn't seem worth $300 to me.

I agree. I was hoping for the wind through the keyhole. i was just glad 11/22/63 was a 1st edition. I thought it was worth a try. I even offered them to donate several books for signing but was turned down.

They all were signed books, though. Right? I suppose the PB were thrown in cause of the charity nature of the event.

[tippy4]

So THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-ON-WRITING-A-Memoir-of-the-Craft-2000-HOW-TO-WRITE-BOOKS-/271010999282?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f1983abf2#ht_4060wt_1173) GUY goes to the RBR event and brings an ON WRITING to have King sign so he can sell it?!?!

Of all the choices, this was about the worst he could make.

[Roseannebarr]

I want the lithograph, but the book selection doesn't seem worth $300 to me.

I agree. I was hoping for the wind through the keyhole. i was just glad 11/22/63 was a 1st edition. I thought it was worth a try. I even offered them to donate several books for signing but was turned down.

They all were signed books, though. Right? I suppose the PB were thrown in cause of the charity nature of the event.

Yes all the books were signed by the Authors.

[Randall Flagg]

So THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-ON-WRITING-A-Memoir-of-the-Craft-2000-HOW-TO-WRITE-BOOKS-/271010999282?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f1983abf2#ht_4060wt_1173) GUY goes to the RBR event and brings an ON WRITING to have King sign so he can sell it?!?!

Of all the choices, this was about the worst he could make.
Perhaps only equaled by Faithful.

[Merlin1958]

So THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-ON-WRITING-A-Memoir-of-the-Craft-2000-HOW-TO-WRITE-BOOKS-/271010999282?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f1983abf2#ht_4060wt_1173) GUY goes to the RBR event and brings an ON WRITING to have King sign so he can sell it?!?!

Of all the choices, this was about the worst he could make.
Perhaps only equaled by Faithful.


:emot-flame:

[sgc1999]

Mr King, Mr King, could you sign this toilet paper ?...

[tippy4]

Can't blame a guy for trying....but this aint gonna happen....

SIGNED RBR BOOK PACKAGE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rock-Bottom-Remainders-Signed-Lot-Stephen-King-11-22-63-Matt-Groening-drawing-/221064923899?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33787f0afb#ht_1094wt_1173)

[jhanic]

Agreed!

John

[jhanic]

I got my books today. Well worth the price!

John

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0395.jpg

[Patrick]

Congrats, John!

Jerome, that is clearly not from the recent event, so what is the story behind that signed RBR t-shirt?

[Randall Flagg]

It came with a package I bought a while back. I forgot about it until I was looking through my Collections thread. It's stored somewhere.

[Patrick]

It came with a package I bought a while back. I forgot about it until I was looking through my Collections thread. It's stored somewhere.
Isn't that the old rag you were using to wash your car that day I came over?

[Ben Staad]

I got my books today. Well worth the price!

John


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0395.jpg

Very nice items!

[stkmw02]

Awesome shirt!

[DYBBUKIM]

There is a seller on ebay who claims to have gotten an autographed WTTKH in their RBR book package. Did anyone else get this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-WIND-THROUGH-THE-KEYHOLE-FIRST-EDITION-2ND-PRINTING-/150852938650?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item231f892b9a

[Merlin1958]

There is a seller on ebay who claims to have gotten an autographed WTTKH in their RBR book package. Did anyone else get this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-WIND-THROUGH-THE-KEYHOLE-FIRST-EDITION-2ND-PRINTING-/150852938650?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item231f892b9a

15 minutes of fame for the site!!! LOL Is he perchance a member?

[Patrick]

There is a seller on ebay who claims to have gotten an autographed WTTKH in their RBR book package. Did anyone else get this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-WIND-THROUGH-THE-KEYHOLE-FIRST-EDITION-2ND-PRINTING-/150852938650?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item231f892b9a
My understanding is that most of the book packages had a signed 11/22/63, but that a very few contained a signed TWTTKH 2nd printing like the one in the linked auction.

[Merlin1958]

Were the 11/22/63 books second or later printings as well, Patrick? If you know that is.

[Patrick]

I don't know, Bill, other than that Roseannebarr said upthread that his book package came with a signed 11/22/63 that is a 1st.


p.s. My lithographs have still not arrived. :( I emailed the guy tonight. We'll see what happens.

[Merlin1958]

I don't know, Bill, other than that Roseannebarr said upthread that his book package came with a signed 11/22/63 that is a 1st.


p.s. My lithographs have still not arrived. :( I emailed the guy tonight. We'll see what happens.

Oh, I thought cause you mentioned TWTTKH copies you knew something more. I guess I should have read more up-thread. My memory lately is like Swiss cheese!!!! LOL LOL

[Patrick]

I don't know, Bill, other than that Roseannebarr said upthread that his book package came with a signed 11/22/63 that is a 1st.


p.s. My lithographs have still not arrived. :( I emailed the guy tonight. We'll see what happens.

Oh, I thought cause you mentioned TWTTKH copies you knew something more. I guess I should have read more up-thread. My memory lately is like Swiss cheese!!!! LOL LOL
I got my info about the TWTTKH book packages from TwistedNadine's most recent post in the Classifieds thread. :D


p.s. I want my damned lithograph!

[Merlin1958]

I C said the blind man!!!! LOL

[jhanic]

I got a signed second printing of Wind with my package.

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

My memory lately is like Swiss cheese!!!! LOL LOL

I'm still waiting on that tenner you owe me.



:)

[TwistedNadine]

There is a seller on ebay who claims to have gotten an autographed WTTKH in their RBR book package. Did anyone else get this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-WIND-THROUGH-THE-KEYHOLE-FIRST-EDITION-2ND-PRINTING-/150852938650?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item231f892b9a

Yes thats my auction.
Its a long boring story as to how I got wttkh but in summary there were 30 book packages sold. Of those about 20 were 11/22/63 (dont know how many were 1st printings) and the rest were wttkh but mostly 2nd printings.

[Merlin1958]

My memory lately is like Swiss cheese!!!! LOL LOL

I'm still waiting on that tenner you owe me.






:)


Oh, I sent that out awhile ago. You never got it?


:biggrin1:

[Patrick]

I received signed lithograph #169 of 270. It is very nicely done production - higher quality than I expected, actually.

My problem now is that the second lithograph wasn't included. I emailed the guy again.

[Patrick]

In the grand, new, curious tradition of trying to figure out who has what number of stuff...

Of the 270 limitation lithographs:

143 pasiuk

169 Patrick

171 TwistedNadine

? tippy4

? Randall Flagg

Anyone else around here order one or more of these?

[Merlin1958]

No, not the "Litho's" I figured I got the "real deal" in a sig!!! You guys really impressed me with your enthusiasm!!!! Glad you don't feel as passionate about "Bon Jovi" LOL LOL LOL

[Roseannebarr]

There is a seller on ebay who claims to have gotten an autographed WTTKH in their RBR book package. Did anyone else get this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-WIND-THROUGH-THE-KEYHOLE-FIRST-EDITION-2ND-PRINTING-/150852938650?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item231f892b9a

Yes thats my auction.
Its a long boring story as to how I got wttkh but in summary there were 30 book packages sold. Of those about 20 were 11/22/63 (dont know how many were 1st printings) and the rest were wttkh but mostly 2nd printings.

I would love to know how you got them to get you wttkh. when i asked he said you get what you get! I was able to order another book package tonight and i am getting twthkh!!!!

My 11/22/63 was a first printing first edition signed in my RBR package.

[Patrick]

I hope that guy sorts out the issues with incomplete book packages and missing lithographs before he commits to selling additional product at this point.

Anyway, congrats, Roseannebarr. That'll be your second book package, right? Did you order a litho as well?

[Roseannebarr]

I hope that guy sorts out the issues with incomplete book packages and missing lithographs before he commits to selling additional product at this point.

Anyway, congrats, Roseannebarr. That'll be your second book package, right? Did you order a litho as well?


No lithograph. I was able to convince him, becuz my package was messed up. :)

[TwistedNadine]

I hope that guy sorts out the issues with incomplete book packages and missing lithographs before he commits to selling additional product at this point.

Anyway, congrats, Roseannebarr. That'll be your second book package, right? Did you order a litho as well?

No word back on your missing litho?
My book packages were missing Amy Tan and Greg Ilse books and one of the Sam Berry books wasnt signed.
He said he would have them later in the week...

[TwistedNadine]

I would love to know how you got them to get you wttkh. when i asked he said you get what you get! I was able to order another book package tonight and i am getting twthkh!!!!

My 11/22/63 was a first printing first edition signed in my RBR package.

Just a matter of timing. I didnt want to buy a package with 11/22/63 and told him if it was wttkh I would buy several. So I got an email that he had gotten some wttkh from the publisher so I bought. Of course I just assumed they would be 1st printings - didnt even cross my mind that it might be a 2nd printing since there are plenty of 1sts still on the shelves...

[Brice]

So if some people got 11/22/63 and some got TWTTKH, I wonder if everyone got the same books by the other authors.

[sgc1999]

I got a fist edition signed Carrie in my package, was i the only one???

:lol::lol::lol:

[jhanic]

Here is the book package that I got (all are signed):

The Wind Through the Keyhole - Stephen King – 2nd printing - hardcover
Have a Little Faith – Mitch Albom – 1st printing – hardcover
Saving Fish from Drowning – Amy Tan – 20th printing – trade paperback
Lunatics – David Barry and Alan Zweibel – 1st printing – hardcover (signed only by Barry)
Innocent – Scott Turow – 3rd printing – trade paperback
The Risk Agent – Ridley Pearson – 1st printing – hardcover
Hail, Hail, Euphoria! Presenting the Marx Brothers in Duck Soup – Roy Blount Jr – 1st printing – trade paperback
Write That Book Already! – Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark – 1st printing trade paperback (only signed by Barry)
The Color of Water – James McBride – 14th printing – trade paperback
The Devil’s Punchbowl – Greg Iles – 3rd printing – trade paperback

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I got a fist edition signed Carrie in my package, was i the only one???

:lol::lol::lol:

I hope it wasn't ruined by King's latest signature!

[TwistedNadine]

John - didnt you get a book signed and doodled by Matt Groening? You should have. Other than King's book thats the only one worth anything.

My package was a little different.
I didnt get anything from Amy Tan, Greg Isles or Ridley Pearson. Need to follow up with him and get those books.

My Sam Barry book is called How To Play the Harmonica PB first and is mentioned on the front cover that he is the Harmonica player for Rock Bottom Remainders

The rest are the same.

[sgc1999]

I got a fist edition signed Carrie in my package, was i the only one???

:lol::lol::lol:

I hope it wasn't ruined by King's latest signature!

right.

[jhanic]

John - didnt you get a book signed and doodled by Matt Groening? You should have. Other than King's book thats the only one worth anything.

My package was a little different.
I didnt get anything from Amy Tan, Greg Isles or Ridley Pearson. Need to follow up with him and get those books.

My Sam Barry book is called How To Play the Harmonica PB first and is mentioned on the front cover that he is the Harmonica player for Rock Bottom Remainders

The rest are the same.

I guess I'll have to contact him and see about the Groening book.

John

[TwistedNadine]

I guess I'll have to contact him and see about the Groening book.
John

If I dont hear from him by Thursday I will be emailing and calling him about my other books - let me know if you want me to nag him about yours too.

[jhanic]

I guess I'll have to contact him and see about the Groening book.
John

If I dont hear from him by Thursday I will be emailing and calling him about my other books - let me know if you want me to nag him about yours too.

If you don't mind, I'd appreciate it.

John

[Randall Flagg]

It sounds like the guy screwed up quite a bit on the orders.

[Patrick]

It sounds like the guy screwed up quite a bit on the orders.
Agreed.

I am going to stay on him daily until I receive my other prepaid lithograph. It sounds like maybe he'll mail one out on Friday.

[tippy4]

I would not advise emaling him daily....you might end up one that is in less-than-pritine condtion.

Same reason I never piss off my waiter or waitress...don't want to get something I did not order if you know what I mean.

[Patrick]

I would not advise emaling him daily....you might end up one that is in less-than-pritine condtion.

Same reason I never piss off my waiter or waitress...don't want to get something I did not order if you know what I mean.
I agree about not wanting to piss him off. I'm polite and easygoing, but I want to keep it on his radar before he runs out of the things. When I get a one-line response, "Hmmm.... I'll look into it." Then I feel that after a day goes by, it's time to inquire again about what he found out.

[Randall Flagg]

I agree with tippy4. This is the guy that rescinded my press pass when he found out I had already purchased a ticket (which I could have sold), then was chirpy about it.
Tread with caution.

[EXPLORER]

I would not advise emaling him daily....you might end up one that is in less-than-pritine condtion.

Same reason I never piss off my waiter or waitress...don't want to get something I did not order if you know what I mean.

I agree. I am of the "Kill them with Kindness" philosophy... It sometimes turns people (and jerks) around surprisingly and those it does not I often don't know about however Ihave not come to thier annoying level.
I have not recieved my lithos yet as I ordeed them fairly late (after event) however he was very responsive with discounts, messages, etc when available. I'm giving him the benefit of doubt until have reason not to. .................. not sure where I gained patience I once lacked..

[Patrick]

I'm not losing sleep over this, nor being heavy-handed, I just want to make sure he follows through. I don't think he is ill-intentioned nor a jerk, just kind of scattered and disorganized. I don't want it to fall through the cracks.

[Roseannebarr]

I would not advise emaling him daily....you might end up one that is in less-than-pritine condtion.

Same reason I never piss off my waiter or waitress...don't want to get something I did not order if you know what I mean.

I agree. I am of the "Kill them with Kindness" philosophy... It sometimes turns people (and jerks) around surprisingly and those it does not I often don't know about however Ihave not come to thier annoying level.
I have not recieved my lithos yet as I ordeed them fairly late (after event) however he was very responsive with discounts, messages, etc when available. I'm giving him the benefit of doubt until have reason not to. .................. not sure where I gained patience I once lacked..

I was sent an email offering the signed Lithos for $160 (including shipping) it looks like a generic email sent to everyone that purchased or attended the concert. . REceived it today.

[Roseannebarr]

Here is the book package that I got (all are signed):

The Wind Through the Keyhole - Stephen King – 2nd printing - hardcover
Have a Little Faith – Mitch Albom – 1st printing – hardcover
Saving Fish from Drowning – Amy Tan – 20th printing – trade paperback
Lunatics – David Barry and Alan Zweibel – 1st printing – hardcover (signed only by Barry)
Innocent – Scott Turow – 3rd printing – trade paperback
The Risk Agent – Ridley Pearson – 1st printing – hardcover
Hail, Hail, Euphoria! Presenting the Marx Brothers in Duck Soup – Roy Blount Jr – 1st printing – trade paperback
Write That Book Already! – Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark – 1st printing trade paperback (only signed by Barry)
The Color of Water – James McBride – 14th printing – trade paperback
The Devil’s Punchbowl – Greg Iles – 3rd printing – trade paperback

John

1st edition Signed 11/22/63 by Stephen King. Outstanding.
Scott Turow Paperback Innocent 2nd edition
Write that book already Sam Barry (original insight from Stephen King, etc... paperback 1st edition
Greg Iles The devils punchbow. paperback 2nd edition
Dave BArry Lunatics Hardback 1st edition
Amy Tan Paperback Saving Fish from Drowning 19th edition
Mitch Albom have a little faith hardback 1st edition
James McBride the color of water paperback 13th edition
Roy Blount Jr. hail hail euphoria 1st edition paperback
Matt Groenig Bart Simpson Out to lunch with a doodle
and missing Ridley Pearson book missed delivery deadline.

[TwistedNadine]

I would not advise emaling him daily....you might end up one that is in less-than-pritine condtion.

Same reason I never piss off my waiter or waitress...don't want to get something I did not order if you know what I mean.

imo he does need frequent emails - though I think pleasant and even jovial is the best way to go. Call them gentle reminders or pleasant nudges but I think if not reminded often it may not get done

[TwistedNadine]

Neil Gaiman VIP reception in Sept as part of the 2012 Fall for The Book event at George Mason. From what I understand if you did the King reception last year you are already a "Friend" so the cost is 100 for the reception. If you are not already a "friend" there is a minimum donation of 35 plus 100 for the reception (use the drop down to see the options). Not 100% on that but heres the link

http://www.fallforthebook.org/support-the-festival.php

[EXPLORER]

I would not advise emaling him daily....you might end up one that is in less-than-pritine condtion.

Same reason I never piss off my waiter or waitress...don't want to get something I did not order if you know what I mean.

I agree. I am of the "Kill them with Kindness" philosophy... It sometimes turns people (and jerks) around surprisingly and those it does not I often don't know about however Ihave not come to thier annoying level.
I have not recieved my lithos yet as I ordeed them fairly late (after event) however he was very responsive with discounts, messages, etc when available. I'm giving him the benefit of doubt until have reason not to. .................. not sure where I gained patience I once lacked..

OKAY>>>> Becoming less patient... I paid for lithos on 7/5/12 and they have not arrived yet. (Todays mail already delivered).
ANYONE KNOW what they use for shipping? UPS, USPS....1st class or media mail?

[jhanic]

They sent the books from the RBR session via USPS, Media Mail.

John

[EXPLORER]

They sent the books from the RBR session via USPS, Media Mail.

John Thanks..... back to waiting..... Emailed Ted inquiring when, if, how .... and got answer, "They will be going out this week. We're shooting for Thursday."

[Patrick]

Explorer, I took everyone's advice and did not email him daily. Unless it came today while I'm still at work, my other litho (bought and paid for in advance) has yet to arrive.

[Randall Flagg]

They sent the books from the RBR session via USPS, Media Mail.

John Thanks..... back to waiting..... Emailed Ted inquiring when, if, how .... and got answer, "They will be going out this week. We're shooting for Thursday."


Explorer, I took everyone's advice and did not email him daily. Unless it came today while I'm still at work, my other litho (bought and paid for in advance) has yet to arrive.
I recommend you email him and tell him you have already bought one from someone else, why did they get theirs and you don't have yours?
He will probably refund your money and say-"you already have one"......
Just kidding. Obviously I think the guy is an asshole, but people here have my negative experience to consider when dealing with him.
I never got "huffy puffy" with him, but he impresses me as a guy that (unless you are Stephen King), would likely tell you to "go fuck yourself" before he apologized.

[TwistedNadine]

Picked up the rest of my books today (except Greg Isles). Also picked up Patrick's Litho - and would have grabbed yours too Explorer but didnt hear back on the PM. But he said he should get it out Thurs.
John - he thinks he sent you the missing Groening but wasnt sure. He said if you dont get it in the next few days email him again and he'll send it out.

Anyway, the books:
Amy Tan Hardback Saving Fish from Drowning 1st
Amy Tan PB Bonesetters daughter 10th
Ridley Pearson Hardback 2nd The Risk Agent

[Roseannebarr]

Picked up the rest of my books today (except Greg Isles). Also picked up Patrick's Litho - and would have grabbed yours too Explorer but didnt hear back on the PM. But he said he should get it out Thurs.
John - he thinks he sent you the missing Groening but wasnt sure. He said if you dont get it in the next few days email him again and he'll send it out.

Anyway, the books:
Amy Tan Hardback Saving Fish from Drowning 1st
Amy Tan PB Bonesetters daughter 10th
Ridley Pearson Hardback 2nd The Risk Agent

Did he say if he sent my package with the SK book TWtTHK? :) It should of been mailed late last week.

[EXPLORER]

Picked up the rest of my books today (except Greg Isles). Also picked up Patrick's Litho - and would have grabbed yours too Explorer but didnt hear back on the PM. But he said he should get it out Thurs.
Thanks for your offer to intervine TN... my PM apparently did not go through...
After inquiring with Ted Monday I received two responses and an additional one yesterday (likely after you had been there and reminded him).
In that I had paid them for S/H I felt it might make sense to have them follow through.... Also, I felt if there are any issues with them I wil still have option to dispute with my CC. Again, Thanks as it would be nice to know they were in the hands of one who cares & values the collectable. Jim

[TwistedNadine]

Did he say if he sent my package with the SK book TWtTHK? :) It should of been mailed late last week.

Sorry - I didnt ask about yours. Wasnt on my radar.

[jhanic]

John - he thinks he sent you the missing Groening but wasnt sure. He said if you dont get it in the next few days email him again and he'll send it out.


If I don't have the book by this coming Monday, I'll email him again. My Post Office branch is often notoriously slow in delivering packages.

John

[TwistedNadine]

Thanks for your offer to intervine TN... my PM apparently did not go through...
After inquiring with Ted Monday I received two responses and an additional one yesterday (likely after you had been there and reminded him).
In that I had paid them for S/H I felt it might make sense to have them follow through.... Also, I felt if there are any issues with them I wil still have option to dispute with my CC. Again, Thanks as it would be nice to know they were in the hands of one who cares & values the collectable. Jim

You know I do not believe there is a "them". From what I gathered it sounds like he's not just running the show but IS the show - one man band. It would also seem that the logistics of shipping and keeping track of the filled versus unfilled orders is not his forte.
Keeping that in mind I still think pleasant, non abrasive email reminders are probably the most effective.

[Patrick]

I am less than impressed with the guy. I'll leave it at that.

Thank you, TwistedNadine, for obtaining my litho. I feel much better knowing it's in your hands now instead of his.

[TwistedNadine]

I am less than impressed with the guy. I'll leave it at that.

Perhaps more will / should be said after everyone receives their merchandise.

[Roseannebarr]

Did he say if he sent my package with the SK book TWtTHK? :) It should of been mailed late last week.

Sorry - I didnt ask about yours. Wasnt on my radar.


I was just teasing you. :) it is awful nice of you to take care of things the way you did! Did you ask if he had any more stephen king books? He said he was shipping mine tomorrow!

[tippy4]

So the frame shop calls me today to tell me my RBR litho is ready for pick up.

I get there and it looks great....and then I notice an issue with the lower right hand corner....the rough edge of the print appears to be poking out from the mat a bit.

Looks like they either misaligned the mat, or they ordered one that is a hair too large.

Hoping they can fix it without ordering a new set of mats.

[TwistedNadine]

So the frame shop calls me today to tell me my RBR litho is ready for pick up.

I get there and it looks great....and then I notice an issue with the lower right hand corner....the rough edge of the print appears to be poking out from the mat a bit.

Looks like they either misaligned the mat, or they ordered one that is a hair too large.

Hoping they can fix it without ordering a new set of mats.

You did a front matte covering the frayed edges? I liked the frayed edge effect and wanted to show that off so used a floating frame

[TwistedNadine]

I was just teasing you. :) it is awful nice of you to take care of things the way you did! Did you ask if he had any more stephen king books? He said he was shipping mine tomorrow!

Sometimes you just gotta "take one for the team"
Of course I asked if he had more signed King books! He said no.
Glad yours is shipping out and hope Explorers was shipped out too

[tippy4]

So the frame shop calls me today to tell me my RBR litho is ready for pick up.

I get there and it looks great....and then I notice an issue with the lower right hand corner....the rough edge of the print appears to be poking out from the mat a bit.

Looks like they either misaligned the mat, or they ordered one that is a hair too large.

Hoping they can fix it without ordering a new set of mats.

You did a front matte covering the frayed edges? I liked the frayed edge effect and wanted to show that off so used a floating frame

I did...I like the matted look...and the "frayed edge" aspect was not that interesting to me.

Also...I always use "preservation mounts", and I do not think you can do a "preservation mount" with a floating frame.


EDIT
Got the call from the frame shop...it is ready for pick up....will post pictures soon!

[tippy4]

http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/3334/rbr1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/807/rbr1.jpg/)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9919/rbr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/rbr2.jpg/)

A one-inch black diamond-plate mat (hard to see the pattern in this picture) followed by a eighth-inch red filet, and followed by a three-inch grey felt mat.

[Merlin1958]

http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/3334/rbr1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/807/rbr1.jpg/)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9919/rbr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/rbr2.jpg/)

A one-inch black diamond plate mat (hard to see the pattern) followed by a quarter-inch red filet, and followed by a three-inch grey felt mat.

Very, very handsome, Rick!!!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[Ben Staad]

Tippy! That is a wonderful frame job. I love everything about it. Congrats!

[Stockerlone]

Looks NICE Congrats !!!!!

[Cook]

Tippy! That is a wonderful frame job. I love everything about it. Congrats!


What he said :thumbsup: Excellent !

[Patrick]

Looks great, Rick!

[EXPLORER]

Thanks for your offer to intervine TN... my PM apparently did not go through...
After inquiring with Ted Monday I received two responses and an additional one yesterday (likely after you had been there and reminded him).
In that I had paid them for S/H I felt it might make sense to have them follow through.... Also, I felt if there are any issues with them I wil still have option to dispute with my CC. Again, Thanks as it would be nice to know they were in the hands of one who cares & values the collectable. Jim

You know I do not believe there is a "them". From what I gathered it sounds like he's not just running the show but IS the show - one man band. It would also seem that the logistics of shipping and keeping track of the filled versus unfilled orders is not his forte.
Keeping that in mind I still think pleasant, non abrasive email reminders are probably the most effective.

I agree likely just him (Ted) rather than them...... and likely overwhelmed & unprepared, however I also agree, "pleasant, non abrasive email reminders are probably the most effective" at least until they have proven to have failed to get results. .
TED DID COME THROUGH... My two (2) lithographs arrived well protected in mailing tube today. #'s 205 & 206 are in my hands.
I also like seeing the two next to one another and clearly seeing each sigs variations.
Had not thought to ask if anyone knew who the charactor artist was.
Also find it interesting there is no title on these lithographs as compared to previous RBR posters typically do.

again Thanks TwistedNadine for you efforts & offers for assistance on behalf of others.

[Ben Staad]

TED DID COME THROUGH... My two (2) lithographs arrived well protected in mailing tube today. #'s 205 & 206 are in my hands.


Glad you finally received the litho's!

[TwistedNadine]

TED DID COME THROUGH... My two (2) lithographs arrived well protected in mailing tube today. #'s 205 & 206 are in my hands.
Had not thought to ask if anyone knew who the charactor artist was.
Also find it interesting there is no title on these lithographs as compared to previous RBR posters typically do.


Oh good! Glad they arrived safe.
Ted told me that the reason the band title is not on the litho is because the plan was to have the artist sign and BY HAND write in the band name on each litho.
Apparently a lot of work so the idea was dropped
The name of the artist is in the catalog blurb - dont remember it tho so as RF is fond of saying - refer to the catalog....

[TwistedNadine]

John - did you get your Groening?

[Roseannebarr]

Waiting on my Ridley Person book and my second set of books. :)

[TwistedNadine]

Waiting on my Ridley Person book and my second set of books. :)

My Pearson ended up all 2nd printings but I think John got a first.
Looks like an interesting read

[jhanic]

Mine is a first.

I just got my Groening book today. It's a graphic novel, Bart Simpson Out to Lunch. It's a first printing large paperback, signed and remarqued (doodled?) by Groening.

John

[TwistedNadine]

Glad it showed up John!

[sgc1999]

got my lithographs today:) sweet!

[Patrick]

Glad to hear you guys are receiving your items.

Thanks again to TN!

[TwistedNadine]

got my lithographs today:) sweet!

Whats your numbers?

[sgc1999]

Good question. I forgot to look..........(some time goes by).... im back, i have #225 and 226. :)

[TwistedNadine]

Good question. I forgot to look..........(some time goes by).... im back, i have #225 and 226. :)

I think its cool that yours and explorers are in sequence.

[sgc1999]

not a bad deal for $100 a piece i guess.

[TwistedNadine]

not a bad deal for $100 a piece i guess.

Will be interesting to see where this goes. Perhaps will set the market

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Matt-Groening-Rare-Signed-A-14X17-Lithograph-Rock-Bottom-Remainders-/280932491927?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4168e1a297

[Merlin1958]

not a bad deal for $100 a piece i guess.

Will be interesting to see where this goes. Perhaps will set the market

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Matt-Groening-Rare-Signed-A-14X17-Lithograph-Rock-Bottom-Remainders-/280932491927?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4168e1a297

Can't help but wonder if that was one of the "Professional guys" outside the theater before and after the show. Remember? LOL LOL

[Thelangoleer]

I'll be honest here and tell everyone I bid that up - the guy has two for sale - one for 750 bucks and one for a reserve price which is probably just as high.

[TwistedNadine]

Can't help but wonder if that was one of the "Professional guys" outside the theater before and after the show. Remember? LOL LOL

I dont think so Merlin. Ted had mentioned to me that someone back east had ordered 10 lithos so Im guessing this is him. Quite a markup on his BINs but maybe his reserve auction will set a more realistic price

[Roseannebarr]

Can't help but wonder if that was one of the "Professional guys" outside the theater before and after the show. Remember? LOL LOL

I dont think so Merlin. Ted had mentioned to me that someone back east had ordered 10 lithos so Im guessing this is him. Quite a markup on his BINs but maybe his reserve auction will set a more realistic price


Still waiting on my book set. I emailed him each friday for two weeks. :( Are you sure you didnt pick up my SK book Twisted Nadine? :)

[EXPLORER]

Can't help but wonder if that was one of the "Professional guys" outside the theater before and after the show. Remember? LOL LOL

I dont think so Merlin. Ted had mentioned to me that someone back east had ordered 10 lithos so Im guessing this is him. Quite a markup on his BINs but maybe his reserve auction will set a more realistic price

I would agree with TN.... there were not any lithographs available at the event (I inquired with Ted at The ElRey). The people waiting outside prior to the event did not have a chance to get that many signatures. Mr King was the only bandmember to venture outside the van when it first pulled up out back and only signed a couple dozen or so items (many movie posters & misc. items). When the vans pulled around up front and unloaded the majority of the band quickly entered the theatre. Groenig was the primary exception and spent quite a bit of time drawing & signing before going in. There were few guys who came with small canvases which he filled with sketches and signed.

[Merlin1958]

I stand humbly corrected. Thanks, folks!!!!

[tippy4]

The signed litho that is on open auction ends shorty...will be interesting to see final value.

LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280932491927?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1188)

I am guessing between $200 and $300....but closer to $200.

[TwistedNadine]

RB - Guess Im Busted. From the profit I retired and now spend all day pool floating and drinking pina coladas
Explorer - I think a lot of orders were actually made prior to the event
Tippy - Id be surprised if it went to 200. Maybe if it wasnt a reserve auction...

[Randall Flagg]

$172.50 and reserve not met. I am surprised it was even bid to that.

[tippy4]

I'm not surprised...I think that is not too far from my guess of just over $200.

Not many of these have shown up on ebay.....I bet a relist with a BIN of $200 would sell.

[Patrick]

The quantity of lithographs available seemed sufficient to meet current demand. It will be interesting to see how these sell 6-12 months from now when they may be perceived as a more unique, collectible item.

[TwistedNadine]

$172.50 and reserve not met. I am surprised it was even bid to that.

I think I saw a post where one of the members here was bidding it up but dont remember who that was

I would have to agree - I think 175-200 is about right but in 6-12 months it might be perceived as scarce and go for much more. imho the fact the band title is not on the litho hurts the value

[namelessnpoor]

it has been relisted for starting bid of $300, but it now $350

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280937166638?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[tippy4]

Went to The Hope Solo book signing last night in Los Angeles at B&N.

She would not sign anything but the book she was promoting, but she was really good about posing for pictures.

Waited in line for about three hours total, and then hung around another 45 minutes to try and get a soccer ball signed....and actually got the signature.

It was not as much fun as the RBR events two months back...but fun nonetheless.

[Patrick]

Cool, Rick, take any pictures?

[tippy4]

Went to The Hope Solo book signing last night in Los Angeles at B&N.

She would not sign anything but the book she was promoting, but she was really good about posing for pictures.

Waited in line for about three hours total, and then hung around another 45 minutes to try and get a soccer ball signed....and actually got the signature.

It was not as much fun as the RBR events two months back...but fun nonetheless.



Cool, Rick, take any pictures?


http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6766/hope8.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/hope8.jpg/)

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9743/hope9.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/441/hope9.jpg/)

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/3043/hope6y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/hope6y.jpg/)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4050/hope2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/hope2.jpg/)

[Patrick]

Very nice!

[TwistedNadine]

Waiting Waiting Waiting

http://enterthepassage.com/tour/

[Ricky]

You and me both, TN! I know the NYC and Philly venues, but they said info., etc. probably won't be released until a month before the event date. That doesn't keep me from checking the site every day, though!

[TwistedNadine]

I tried calling the phone number too, got a voice mail and left a message. Figured it couldn't hurt. Would like to figure out which venue Im going to and book my flight.
God bless frequent flyer miles.

[Ricky]

The publicity number on the site? I haven't tried that; figured I wouldn't get anywhere. I keep checking Justin's Facebook for updates, though. Every once in awhile there's a tidbit of info.

[TwistedNadine]

The publicity number on the site? I haven't tried that; figured I wouldn't get anywhere. I keep checking Justin's Facebook for updates, though. Every once in awhile there's a tidbit of info.

Yep - Mr. David Moench. You're right - I didnt get anywhere but who knows, maybe he'll call back with venues, dates and times.
Though even if he did I wouldnt plan the trip until it was officially posted - things can change last minute - but it would at least be a start

[Ricky]

I guess that would be smart, waiting until info. is officially posted. What state(s) were you hoping for?

[Randall Flagg]

Waiting Waiting Waiting

http://enterthepassage.com/tour/


I tried calling the phone number too, got a voice mail and left a message. Figured it couldn't hurt. Would like to figure out which venue Im going to and book my flight.
God bless frequent flyer miles.


The publicity number on the site? I haven't tried that; figured I wouldn't get anywhere. I keep checking Justin's Facebook for updates, though. Every once in awhile there's a tidbit of info.



The publicity number on the site? I haven't tried that; figured I wouldn't get anywhere. I keep checking Justin's Facebook for updates, though. Every once in awhile there's a tidbit of info.

Yep - Mr. David Moench. You're right - I didnt get anywhere but who knows, maybe he'll call back with venues, dates and times.
Though even if he did I wouldnt plan the trip until it was officially posted - things can change last minute - but it would at least be a start
Don't bother "bothering" the publicity person. It isn't his fault, but they are not really set up for 100's+ of voice-mail from "fans".
Rest assured (90% certainty) he will do a 2 stop in California-NC and SoCal.

[Merlin1958]

Waiting Waiting Waiting

http://enterthepassage.com/tour/


I tried calling the phone number too, got a voice mail and left a message. Figured it couldn't hurt. Would like to figure out which venue Im going to and book my flight.
God bless frequent flyer miles.


The publicity number on the site? I haven't tried that; figured I wouldn't get anywhere. I keep checking Justin's Facebook for updates, though. Every once in awhile there's a tidbit of info.



The publicity number on the site? I haven't tried that; figured I wouldn't get anywhere. I keep checking Justin's Facebook for updates, though. Every once in awhile there's a tidbit of info.

Yep - Mr. David Moench. You're right - I didnt get anywhere but who knows, maybe he'll call back with venues, dates and times.
Though even if he did I wouldnt plan the trip until it was officially posted - things can change last minute - but it would at least be a start
Don't bother "bothering" the publicity person. It isn't his fault, but they are not really set up for 100's+ of voice-mail from "fans".
Rest assured (90% certainty) he will do a 2 stop in California-NC and SoCal.

In which case you'll be "hooking an AZ buddy up, right"? I finally managed to get an ARC so I can send that to you, if you please, please, please!!! LOL

[TwistedNadine]

I guess that would be smart, waiting until info. is officially posted. What state(s) were you hoping for?

If there's no signings here in the west Id love to get back to NY
Looks like Murder by the Book in TX is for sure on the tour though no set date yet.

[TwistedNadine]

Don't bother "bothering" the publicity person. It isn't his fault, but they are not really set up for 100's+ of voice-mail from "fans".
Rest assured (90% certainty) he will do a 2 stop in California-NC and SoCal.

But I like bugging publicity people.
But good point - we dont want 100s of interested parties blowing up his phone.
I hope your right and he includes CA in the tour!

[Bev Vincent]

Murder by the Book is my favorite bookstore -- I don't get to it often enough, but I'm going to make a point of going for Cronin.

I got my galley of The Twelve a few days ago. It's second in my TBR queue after the new Dennis Lehane.

[Ricky]

But I like bugging publicity people.
But good point - we dont want 100s of interested parties blowing up his phone.
I hope your right and he includes CA in the tour!

Publicity people are the best people to bug. :)

But the less people interested in the signings, the better. More chances for us. :D

[Merlin1958]

But I like bugging publicity people.
But good point - we dont want 100s of interested parties blowing up his phone.
I hope your right and he includes CA in the tour!

Publicity people are the best people to bug. :)

But the less people interested in the signings, the better. More chances for us. :D

Good point!!!!

Oh. and "The Dark Knight" is not dead. He's living "La Vida Loca"!!!! LOL LOL LOL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p47fEXGabaY

[thegunslinger41]

Will have to check out Cronins tour sites...Murder by the Book is just down the street from me! I"ll be there.

-G

[TwistedNadine]

HA!!

Just got a call back from the Solicitor and Cronin is confirmed to tour Los Angeles and San Diego in October!!

BUT - nothing firm for Northern CAL yet (sorry RF). That may change tho - they're working on it. Said all tour dates will be posted on Cronins site (and facebook) two to four weeks before book release (which is Oct 16)...

[Bev Vincent]

He told me: " I'm doing a joint event with Murder and Brazos. Not sure of the date off hand but it's in the last week of October, right around Texas Book Festival, which I'll also be doing."

[Ricky]

Alright, Nadine! :clap:

Two to four weeks before the release? It might be just me, but I really don't think that's enough time.

[pmtarantino]

I am in some kind of "trouble" in here.

I am a Harry Potter book collector from Argentina, I used to have a popular website in Spanish (she even sent me a signed book and a letter "as a mark of my grattitude" for what I've done, but I never met her.

J.k. Rowling is going to publish hew new book and do a signing in London on 27 september. Luckily, I get a ticket for that event, where she will be reading and signing a copy of the book per person.

The problem is I just visited Europe (and London) this last march, and coming back just for this event is something really expensive. I would be spending almost 1600 USD, when my monthly payment is 500 USD. I contacted her agents to see if there was a chance of a little meeting with her, in the backstage maybe, because i travel from far away, but they said it was impossible.

So, if I travel, I will only be present in the reading and after that, only a few seconds while she signs my book (maybe I can tell her who I am or from where I come), but nothing else.

I want to ask you, that have been in a lot of book signings and appearances and readings, is it worthly? Is it something great and unique and etc? Should I go?

PS: If I don't travel, i would get the dedicated book anyway, cause a friend of mine who lives in London will attend with my ticket and say my name in the signing moment. :)

[ELazansky]

You and me both, TN! I know the NYC and Philly venues, but they said info., etc. probably won't be released until a month before the event date. That doesn't keep me from checking the site every day, though!

The Free Library of Philadelphia has the event posted on their website for October 20. It is free, but no mention if it is a signing or just a lecture.

[Roseannebarr]

I am in some kind of "trouble" in here.

I am a Harry Potter book collector from Argentina, I used to have a popular website in Spanish (she even sent me a signed book and a letter "as a mark of my grattitude" for what I've done, but I never met her.

J.k. Rowling is going to publish hew new book and do a signing in London on 27 september. Luckily, I get a ticket for that event, where she will be reading and signing a copy of the book per person.

The problem is I just visited Europe (and London) this last march, and coming back just for this event is something really expensive. I would be spending almost 1600 USD, when my monthly payment is 500 USD. I contacted her agents to see if there was a chance of a little meeting with her, in the backstage maybe, because i travel from far away, but they said it was impossible.

So, if I travel, I will only be present in the reading and after that, only a few seconds while she signs my book (maybe I can tell her who I am or from where I come), but nothing else.

I want to ask you, that have been in a lot of book signings and appearances and readings, is it worthly? Is it something great and unique and etc? Should I go?

PS: If I don't travel, i would get the dedicated book anyway, cause a friend of mine who lives in London will attend with my ticket and say my name in the signing moment. :)


The only author I travel to see is Stephen King. So my opinion is biased. I say no.

[Randall Flagg]

I am in some kind of "trouble" in here.

I am a Harry Potter book collector from Argentina, I used to have a popular website in Spanish (she even sent me a signed book and a letter "as a mark of my grattitude" for what I've done, but I never met her.

J.k. Rowling is going to publish hew new book and do a signing in London on 27 september. Luckily, I get a ticket for that event, where she will be reading and signing a copy of the book per person.

The problem is I just visited Europe (and London) this last march, and coming back just for this event is something really expensive. I would be spending almost 1600 USD, when my monthly payment is 500 USD. I contacted her agents to see if there was a chance of a little meeting with her, in the backstage maybe, because i travel from far away, but they said it was impossible.

So, if I travel, I will only be present in the reading and after that, only a few seconds while she signs my book (maybe I can tell her who I am or from where I come), but nothing else.

I want to ask you, that have been in a lot of book signings and appearances and readings, is it worthly? Is it something great and unique and etc? Should I go?

PS: If I don't travel, i would get the dedicated book anyway, cause a friend of mine who lives in London will attend with my ticket and say my name in the signing moment. :)
I wouldn't spend 3 times my monthly mortgage to see any author-not even King.

[divemaster]

If you will be getting the signed book anyway, I'd say skip traveling for the event. However, if you are really crushed on her, who could tell you not to go? If I had the chance to meet Maggie Cheung, I'd try to go just to have my heart go pitter-pat.

But maybe that's just me.

[Ricky]

The Free Library of Philadelphia has the event posted on their website for October 20. It is free, but no mention if it is a signing or just a lecture.

I saw that, but haven't called them yet. If info. will really be posted on Cronin's site only 2-4 weeks before the tour starts, I might call them just to get some more details and be on the safe side.

I think I did see somewhere on their site, though, where it says a typical author event is a 30 min. reading, 30 min. Q&A, and a book signing.