Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[ajw2910]

Mine said the same thing for almost a week, then about 2-3 days later it showed progress and made it here.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Mine said the same thing for almost a week, then about 2-3 days later it showed progress and made it here.

Thanks, I think that means the tracking system is not completely foolproof, which is what I suspected. I've had the same problems recently with UPS as well.
At least everything usually DOES get here, though in the past year I had one Suntup signed book delivered to the house across the street, with a notice that it had been delivered - to me! I went up and down the street asking my neighbors if they had it, then talked to the Mailman, who couldn't remember, and had a mail truck going up and down the street asking people if they had it, with no luck. About three or four days later the guy across the street pulled into my driveway in his truck (I'd never talked to him before nor seen his truck) and handed me the package! I thanked him effusively!
A few months before that I had notice the UPS had delivered an expensive book to me (I think from Lividian), and there was nothing on the porch or anywhere else! I called the UPS office and another package hunt went on, with no success. A few days later I found it next to my garage door!
When I was looking for the Suntup book, the neighbor across the street and one door down to the left told me that HE had gotten that box and set it next to my garage a couple days later. One mystery solved.
At least it was an interesting experience.

[ajw2910]

I don’t have to worry about that much, don’t really have any neighbors out here in the woods…..

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I don’t have to worry about that much, don’t really have any neighbors out here in the woods…..

Keep a sharp eye out for werewolves...

[cit74]

Lately shipping numbers - USPS are off. I had a set of CDs sent and followed the tracking - it actually got into my city and was delayed for delivery. I tried to intercept the package (you can do that on USPS website) and called the local post office. I went over the tracking number and they said it was set to deliver to a different address here in town; hence why I tried to intercept package - but I couldn't...then a few days later the package showed up with a different tracking number.

[jwilkinson01]

My shipping notice says the slipcase for FAIRY TALE was sent 12-26.
It is now 1-3 and according to the tracking number the label was created and that was it.
Is this a USPS tracking number error or was the package never delivered to the post office or picked up?
I'm not saying this is CD's fault, because the same thing has been happening with other items I've ordered.
The last package I received from Sub Press had the same problem. The tracking number said it was not sent, yet I received the book the same day.

Mine was the same way and I checked it every day for two for a couple of weeks, then all of a sudden last week it showed out for delivery in Denver when the day before it showed it hadn't even been picked up in Maryland yet. I got it that day. So it was like USPS hadn't updated anything until the day it was set to be delivered.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Are there any status updates on the SST edition of GWENDY'S FINAL TASK?

[St. Troy]

A Gwendy book? I'm sure they're working OT on it; it'll be right along.

[TCCBodhi]

Okay, I've gone back to the very beginning of my CD orders to see what is COMPLETE, what is Upcoming, what has gone MISSING along the way and what I can't even MATCH up to titles! I'll list the orders that I'm confused about, and hopefully, someone keeping better records than I did, can remind me more about what some things are and if others ever went out.

2 Revival Slipcases from early 2015! I don't have these on my shelves!
CDCC 7 - Graveside Manner 1 & anything else?
Mindy's Secret Doubleday Link from 9/2015 - What books did it cover?
Warehouse Finds from 7/2017 - What books did it cover? I ordered a $50 and 2 $25 ones, but can't match them to my shelf.
The Painted Darkness from 8/2017 - Not on my shelf.
CDCC 8 - What printed books/chapbooks from this, if any?
Elevation Slipcover from 2/2018. I have the book from the order but not the slipcover.
CDCC 9 - What printed books/chapbooks from this, if any?
CDCC 10 - Anything besides the Husk Chapbook & The Lake Is Life?
CDCC 11 - Anything beside The Man Behind The Mask Chapbook & upcoming Dissonant Harmonies?

I'd love to be able to put some of these old orders into COMPLETED status. Thanks to anyone that can give me the info to do so. My next stop is with CD itself, but would like to know as much as I can before I do that.

[bdwyer19]

The Revival slipcases were shipped by CD. I don’t recall how long they took, but they were completed.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I've got the ELEVATION slipcase, it's tighter than a something-or-other!

[The Library Policeman]

I've got the ELEVATION slipcase, it's tighter than a something-or-other!

A gnats chuff.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

BTW - Still no LATER slipcase or change in the tracking number's non-progress.

[Brian861]

BTW - Still no LATER slipcase or change in the tracking number's non-progress.

Mine reads label created on Dec. 21st. Nothing beyond that.

[CyberGhostface]

Congrats to CD for having Amazon adapt one of their books. 'The Consultant' is based off the Bentley Little novel that they published.


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

[Tommy]

I've received my Later slipcase a few days ago.

[sullichin]

I'm reading the new collection by David Niall Wilson. Rich Chizmar does the foreword...

and all it says is "Coming Soon from Richard Chizmar" lol

He must have been too busy running contests on twitter for signed king books

[jeffingoff]

I'm reading the new collection by David Niall Wilson. Rich Chizmar does the foreword...

and all it says is "Coming Soon from Richard Chizmar" lol

He must have been too busy running contests on twitter for signed king books


WOW. Please tell me you're reading an early review copy and it wasn't finalized like that.
:smile:

[herbertwest]

I'm reading the new collection by David Niall Wilson. Rich Chizmar does the foreword...

and all it says is "Coming Soon from Richard Chizmar" lol

He must have been too busy running contests on twitter for signed king books

That's quite a foreword !

[sullichin]

I'm reading the new collection by David Niall Wilson. Rich Chizmar does the foreword...

and all it says is "Coming Soon from Richard Chizmar" lol

He must have been too busy running contests on twitter for signed king books


WOW. Please tell me you're reading an early review copy and it wasn't finalized like that.
:smile:

Nope it's the copy for sale on Amazon. It's the kindle version so it can be amended but there's a paperback too. Feel bad for the author, seems like a nice guy who had his release date planned out well in advance

[Joe315]

I'm reading the new collection by David Niall Wilson. Rich Chizmar does the foreword...

and all it says is "Coming Soon from Richard Chizmar" lol

He must have been too busy running contests on twitter for signed king books


WOW. Please tell me you're reading an early review copy and it wasn't finalized like that.
:smile:

Nope it's the copy for sale on Amazon. It's the kindle version so it can be amended but there's a paperback too. Feel bad for the author, seems like a nice guy who had his release date planned out well in advance

If you preview the paperback the intro is there

[St. Troy]

I feel like I missed something: there is (for now, anyway) a The Stand product page at CD's site.

[mmalling]

I feel like I missed something: there is (for now, anyway) a The Stand product page at CD's site.

Yep, CD announced the "final" public sale this AM. Currently sold out per the webpage.

[St. Troy]

Yep, CD announced the "final" public sale this AM.

I was wondering about the language they used - "final public presale" - I wonder if this means they are holding back some to sell after a proper (ordinary) on-sale announcement.

[St. Troy]

...I also wonder if the image in the email is the final dust jacket design, or just a temporary one for the email.

[mmalling]

Yep, CD announced the "final" public sale this AM.

I was wondering about the language they used - "final public presale" - I wonder if this means they are holding back some to sell after a proper (ordinary) on-sale announcement.

VERY possible - just never know!

[Tommy]

I can't remember if I have a gift edition ordered or not., how much were they? They've sold out now

[St. Troy]

I think $125, but possibly $135.

[webstar1000]

I think $125, but possibly $135.

$150

[amd013]

Yep, CD announced the "final" public sale this AM.

I was wondering about the language they used - "final public presale" - I wonder if this means they are holding back some to sell after a proper (ordinary) on-sale announcement.




I think the "presale" is just in reference to the fact the books are not published yet.

[Lurker]

I paid 125 for my gift edition in 2018; the artist was 350.

[ajw2910]

I missed it again……..anyone have an extra they want to sell?

[St. Troy]

I think $125, but possibly $135.

$150

Was it? I don't think I paid that for my GE, but I'll have to check to confirm.

[St. Troy]

I just checked: mine was $125 in June 2020 (I suppose it might have fluctuated since then).

[ncleapyear]

Seems that the limitation for the numbered AE is now 1250. Without checking, I think that previous limitations were 750. So, for the presale for The Stand--$468,750 (numbered AE) + $450,000 (gift edition) + $78,000 (lettered AE)--$996,750 has flowed into the bank account of Mr. Richard "Charles Ponzi" Chizmar. Darn close to a cool million. Wonder how many years before any of us sees a copy of The Stand? There's also no mention of a Smyth sewn binding. Will the binding be glued?

[Randall Flagg]

Gorilla glued.

[ncleapyear]

Ha!

[Cook]

Seems that the limitation for the numbered AE is now 1250. Without checking, I think that previous limitations were 750. So, for the presale for The Stand--$468,750 (numbered AE) + $450,000 (gift edition) + $78,000 (lettered AE)--$996,750 has flowed into the bank account of Mr. Richard "Charles Ponzi" Chizmar. Darn close to a million bucks. Wonder how many years before any of us sees a copy of The Stand? There's also no mention of a Smyth sewn binding. Will the binding be glued?

BTW.. Current CD interest on a million is only 50K a year,
That's $4166 a month interest from customers money. LOL
Glad I not in the CD game anymore.

[RC65]

I just checked: mine was $125 in June 2020 (I suppose it might have fluctuated since then).

According to my pre-order list, my Gift Edition was $160 shipped (so assuming $150 + $10 shipping) on January 2021...so apparently the same as the current offer.

[Randall Flagg]

Seems that the limitation for the numbered AE is now 1250. Without checking, I think that previous limitations were 750. So, for the presale for The Stand--$468,750 (numbered AE) + $450,000 (gift edition) + $78,000 (lettered AE)--$996,750 has flowed into the bank account of Mr. Richard "Charles Ponzi" Chizmar. Darn close to a million bucks. Wonder how many years before any of us sees a copy of The Stand? There's also no mention of a Smyth sewn binding. Will the binding be glued?

BTW.. Current CD interest on a million is only 50K a year,
That's $4166 a month interest from customers money. LOL
Glad I not in the CD game anymore.
That interest rate and quote would be contingent on $1million in a bank untouched for a year. If one is using future funds to pay for current business, they likely don't have the liquidity to leave $1m in an interest bearing account untouched for a year or more. Business needs a near constant cash (income) influx to be successful. That constant income stream is what running a business comes down to. After that there are many other expenses on a P&L sheet which result in a net income/loss.

[cit74]

Yep, CD announced the "final" public sale this AM.

I was wondering about the language they used - "final public presale" - I wonder if this means they are holding back some to sell after a proper (ordinary) on-sale announcement.

VERY possible - just never know!

you will see these again in a very special Ebay auction from found warehouse copies....in about 2 years after it has "been sold out"

[OldCrow88]

I paid 125 for my gift edition in 2018; the artist was 350.

With the time value of money given current inflation that'll be chump change by the time the books are published 2030-ish.

[herbertwest]

Yep, CD announced the "final" public sale this AM.

I was wondering about the language they used - "final public presale" - I wonder if this means they are holding back some to sell after a proper (ordinary) on-sale announcement.

That's my understanding, but I could be wrong

[herbertwest]

I just checked: mine was $125 in June 2020 (I suppose it might have fluctuated since then).

Same, but yesterday it was now $150. Which I personnally think seems quite cheap.
There was no limitation mentionned though for the GE The Stand.

Did the Doubleday collection have all the same limitation?

[St. Troy]

Did the Doubleday collection have all the same limitation?

I believe all Doubleday GEs are limited to 3,000.

[mmalling]

Did the Doubleday collection have all the same limitation?

I believe all Doubleday GEs are limited to 3,000.

According to the data here:https://www.stephenkingcollector.com/us_limiteds.html
All the AEs (until The Stand) have had a 750 limitation

[ICry4Oy]

On May 14, 2014, I purchased all the remaining Doubleday gift and artist editions for the same price I paid for Carrie via a special offer using Mindy's Secret Link.

The prices are still listed on Cemetery Dance's website:

Published in three states:
• Slipcased Oversized Hardcover Gift Edition of only 3,000 copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock; bound with a fine binding, two color hot foil stamping, and embossed endpapers; and featuring a unique black-and-white limitation page with artwork by Glenn Chadbourne ($85)

• Traycased Oversized Hardcover Numbered Artist Edition signed by the artist and limited to only 750 hand-numbered copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock; bound with a different fine binding, two color hot foil stamping, and full color illustrated endpapers; a full-color signature sheet signed by the artists and featuring artwork by Glenn Chadbourne; and housed in a traycase ($225)

• Traycased Oversized Hardcover Artist Lettered Edition signed by the artist and limited to 52 hand-lettered copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock; bound in two different fine materials in a hand-made three piece binding featuring spine hubs, gilded page edges, two color hot foil stamping, and full color illustrated endpapers; featuring a different full-color signature sheet signed by the artists and featuring artwork by Glenn Chadbourne; and housed in a unique "three piece" traycase ($1000)


I hope to live long enough to see the two remaining books.

[herbertwest]

I didnt notice that the limitation is written on the CD website : GE 3,000 copies / AE 1,250 / L 52
https://www.cemeterydance.com/the-stand.html

So the AE has been significantly increased. Almost doubled.

[BigJoeHillfan]

I didnt notice that the limitation is written on the CD website : GE 3,000 copies / AE 1,250 / L 52
https://www.cemeterydance.com/the-stand.html

So the AE has been significantly increased. Almost doubled.

Looks like a money grab to me. Print more ,make more money. No other explanation for it since all previous AE's have been 750.:mad:

[amd013]

Anyone know how long it takes to get a post approved on the CD Forums? Posted a question yesterday, and the post is still "unapproved". Do all posts need to be approved?

[goathunter]

Looks like a money grab to me. Print more ,make more money. No other explanation for it since all previous AE's have been 750.:mad:

How about making copies to try to meet demand for one of the most popular books? I mean, what you say may be true, too, but limitations are usually increased to meet demand. It's not surprising that there'd be more demand for The Stand than for any of the others.

[Brian861]

Anyone know how long it takes to get a post approved on the CD Forums? Posted a question yesterday, and the post is still "unapproved". Do all posts need to be approved?

Are you a new member there or a regular? Been a member there for years and my post don't need approval. I wonder if Dan F. is tasked with running that as well.

[amd013]

Anyone know how long it takes to get a post approved on the CD Forums? Posted a question yesterday, and the post is still "unapproved". Do all posts need to be approved?

Are you a new member there or a regular? Been a member there for years and my post don't need approval. I wonder if Dan F. is tasked with running that as well.




Well, I joined in Dec 2016, the unapproved posts says I have 1 posts, not sure if that is counting the unapproved one or not. I think I made a post a couple of years ago to get entered into a contest (probably Chasing the Boogeyman or a Gwendy book, LOL).


EDIT: the post was for a Game of Thrones 20th anniversary giveaway in 12/16. I didn't win.

[MLG]

Anyone know how long it takes to get a post approved on the CD Forums? Posted a question yesterday, and the post is still "unapproved". Do all posts need to be approved?

If my memory serves me correct (50% chance of that) Dan Hocker originally set it up that a new users first few posts would be suspended and he would review them and release them. After that he would clear you to post without requiring approval. With Mr. Hocker gone it may be that no one is monitoring new posts. You should PM Dan Franklin from within the forum and ask him. Guessing he would be the only possible person to review and approve posts.

[Randall Flagg]

Yes. IIRC, there was a mild threshold that new posters had to meet (~3 approved posts) before their posts would be no longer be moderated.

[Hunchback Jack]

On May 14, 2014, I purchased all the remaining Doubleday gift and artist editions for the same price I paid for Carrie via a special offer using Mindy's Secret Link.

I did the same, but just for the gift editions. $450 shipped for the (at the time) remaining 5 books. There was also a Stephen King Grab Bag that included a Carrie Artist, but buyers were given the chance to swap it out for another Doubleday Years title. So I swapped mine for The Stand.

All this was eight years ago, but I just checked with Mindy and I'm still on the list to receive both editions. Pretty excited, honestly.

HBJ

[Randall Flagg]

That message was not supposed to be publicly shared.

[jwilkinson01]

That message was not supposed to be publicly shared.

Sorry, I was not aware of that. As far as I know I am only on the general email distribution (having not pre-ordered any of their editions in the past) and thought it was ok to share. Also there was nothing stated in the email not to share. Post deleted with my sincere apologies.

[ajw2910]

Got one that time. Looks like it is out of print, again…..

[Randall Flagg]

That message was not supposed to be publicly shared.

Sorry, I was not aware of that. As far as I know I am only on the general email distribution (having not pre-ordered any of their editions in the past) and thought it was ok to share. Also there was nothing stated in the email not to share. Post deleted with my sincere apologies.

None needed. You are correct in that CD didn't explicitly say don't share. So actually I owe you an apology.

[Ben Mears]

Was able to snag a copy. Hopefully taking final orders this week is an indication that publication will happen sometime this year.

[ajw2910]

Was able to snag a copy. Hopefully taking final orders this week is an indication that publication will happen sometime this year.

Sorry, but I started laughing out loud when I read this………

[Ben Mears]

Was able to snag a copy. Hopefully taking final orders this week is an indication that publication will happen sometime this year.

Sorry, but I started laughing out loud when I read this………

Hope springs enternal...

[Tommy]

Missed again, maybe someone can trade me for one if we see them soon.

[_PCC_]

Whew! Got one!

[Randall Flagg]

After inquiring, it appears that long ago I ordered 3 AE's. And 2 gift editions.
Even though I could and would have received those orders, I asked for all but one each be refunded/credited so that a few more would be available.
Hopefully someone here was able to buy one of them.

[Ben Mears]

After inquiring, it appears that long ago I ordered 3 AE's. And 2 gift editions.
Even though I could and would have received those orders, I asked for all but one each be refunded/credited so that a few more would be available.
Hopefully someone here was able to buy one of them.

Well done, Jerome.

[Brian861]

Was able to snag a copy. Hopefully taking final orders this week is an indication that publication will happen sometime this year.

Sorry, but I started laughing out loud when I read this………

As did I :lol:

[Ben Mears]

Was able to snag a copy. Hopefully taking final orders this week is an indication that publication will happen sometime this year.

Sorry, but I started laughing out loud when I read this………

As did I :lol:

Although my comment was made with tongue firmly planted in cheek, imagine the much needed reputation/credibility bump it would generate for CD if the gift edition was already in the warehouse when the notice went out last week.

[Ben Eads]

I can't wait for my gift edition of The Stand to arrive! WOOT!

[frik]

Was able to snag a copy. Hopefully taking final orders this week is an indication that publication will happen sometime this year.

Sorry, but I started laughing out loud when I read this………

As did I :lol:

Although my comment was made with tongue firmly planted in cheek, imagine the much needed reputation/credibility bump it would generate for CD if the gift edition was already in the warehouse when the notice went out last week.

Don't think any of the books have been printed yet, as the notification for remarqued editions hasn't gone out yet.

sk

[ncleapyear]

For the next 2-3 years, The Stand will be (a) rolling at the printer, my favorite; (b) waiting for a signature; or (c) going for another round of proofreading.

[Ben Mears]

For the next 2-3 years, The Stand will be (a) rolling at the printer, my favorite; (b) waiting for a signature; or (c) going for another round of proofreading.

Sad, but likely true. The optimist in me hopes the gift edition is almost ready; the cynic suspects the recent round of order placements was for revenue to pay off outstanding debt.

[frik]

For the next 2-3 years, The Stand will be (a) rolling at the printer, my favorite; (b) waiting for a signature; or (c) going for another round of proofreading.

Absolutely not. When Brian F. was still working for CD he made it known the book(s) wouldn't be announced till practically ready for the printer.
2023 Will be the year we have them in hand.

sk

[goathunter]

According to StephenKingCatalog.com (https://www.stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/stand-deluxe-slipcased-of-3000-p-3038.html):


This product will be in stock on 10/18/2023.

No idea if that will actually happen.

They also still have copies available for $195.

[Brian861]

For the next 2-3 years, The Stand will be (a) rolling at the printer, my favorite; (b) waiting for a signature; or (c) going for another round of proofreading.

Absolutely not. When Brian F. was still working for CD he made it known the book(s) wouldn't be announced till practically ready for the printer.
2023 Will be the year we have them in hand.

sk

BJF runs his own business this way and it's been so refreshing. CD, not so much. And Brian doesn't require payment upfront. Also refreshing.

[Brian861]

For the next 2-3 years, The Stand will be (a) rolling at the printer, my favorite; (b) waiting for a signature; or (c) going for another round of proofreading.

100%

[Brian861]

For the next 2-3 years, The Stand will be (a) rolling at the printer, my favorite; (b) waiting for a signature; or (c) going for another round of proofreading.

Sad, but likely true. The optimist in me hopes the gift edition is almost ready; the cynic suspects the recent round of order placements was for revenue to pay off outstanding debt.

The latter for sure. You're not a cynic but a realist.

[St. Troy]

When Brian F. was still working for CD he made it known the book(s) wouldn't be announced till practically ready for the printer.
2023 Will be the year we have them in hand.

The thing is, CD hasn't "officially" announced it yet, so we may not be quite there.

[swintek]

When Brian F. was still working for CD he made it known the book(s) wouldn't be announced till practically ready for the printer.
2023 Will be the year we have them in hand.

The thing is, CD hasn't "officially" announced it yet, so we may not be quite there.

Ah, this is very true! All of the preorders have been "private" thus far. Hey, I'm with... "everybody" on this; frustrated that it's taken soooo goddamn long, and- can't wait to have it in my hands when it finally is done. I really, really love these CD SK DD editions. They've done a remarkable job on all of them and I'm sure THE STAND will be no exception. But, yeah... uhhh... what's the ridiculous holdup?

[herbertwest]

Agreed : the book has been shared on CD"s newsletter BUT it's not even showing on the homepage of their website.
Nor their news

So far, the preorders have all been kinda private

[herbertwest]

The general update of the production page has finally been updated.
Although it still says december for the last update !

https://www.cemeterydance.com/production-updates.html


Among other things :
"Other Cemetery Dance books currently at the printer in various stages of production include CARETAKERS (Tabitha King), DMV (Bentley Little), A FACE IN THE CROWD/THE LONGEST DECEMBER (Stephen King & Stewart O’Nan/Richard Chizmar), and STEPHEN KING REVISITED – just to mention a few. These titles will hopefully be ready to go in March and April. We plan to spend most of the Spring and Summer catching up on overdue titles from our hardcover list. THE STAND (Stephen King) will see print during the Fall, and the final book in the Doubleday Series, PET SEMATARY will be announced later this year."

[St. Troy]

Let's have fun analyzing what "see print" might mean.

[St. Troy]

The production updates page mentions Paul Tremblay’s Disappearance at Devil's Rock (in which I may have an interest), but a search of the site shows nothing for it - is it possible they haven't listed it yet?

[WeDealInLead]

Agreed : the book has been shared on CD"s newsletter BUT it's not even showing on the homepage of their website.
Nor their news

So far, the preorders have all been kinda private

Are we talking about The Stand here? The book is in the Stephen King section. It's where I bought mine. The link in the newsletter took you directly to the product page but you could've gotten to it from the CD homepage too.

[shaq]

“Our slipcase manufacturer is busy working on custom slipcases for THE GWENDY TRILOGY and BILLY SUMMERS, as well as several other Stephen King titles. In addition, both of our traycase makers are overloaded with Cemetery Dance projects, including the traycases for the lettered editions of THE SCREAM FACTORY, USHER’S PASSING, NIGHT SHIFT, INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, and FLIGHT OR FRIGHT. Cases are also in the queue for the limited and lettered editions of GWENDY’S FINAL TASK. All of these titles will see print this year.”

And delivered I hope.

Positive news.

[herbertwest]

Agreed : the book has been shared on CD"s newsletter BUT it's not even showing on the homepage of their website.
Nor their news

So far, the preorders have all been kinda private

Are we talking about The Stand here? The book is in the Stephen King section. It's where I bought mine. The link in the newsletter took you directly to the product page but you could've gotten to it from the CD homepage too.


Yes, links brought to the product page directly
But isn't it odd that the book is not linked directly from the hp?
Contrary to the other Stephen King titles? (although those are in stock, as they aren't a limited edition)

I guess it could be argued that it wouldnt be worth putting it on the hp if it's for selling out quickly and then have to take it out

[shaq]

Just received an email detailing Holly new book, and the links give dates, and isbn, but I can’t see an announcement anywhere?

They are selling the book and slipcase. They got a scoop?

[jwilkinson01]

Just received an email detailing Holly new book, and the links give dates, and isbn, but I can’t see an announcement anywhere?

They are selling the book and slipcase. They got a scoop?

Overlook Connection sent an email with preorder last week (and of course the option of a Chadbourne remark). I asked the same question then. It does look like CD listed the publication date as September 2023, so that's a little more info

[sullichin]

I requested a refund for my Gwendy Final Task Limited I ordered a while ago. Got my money back right away which is nice. Hopefully someone who wants it can pick it up. It's a bit painful to give up a signed SK but Gwendy series is far from my favorite, I realized I just don't want it that much

[jsweet]

I have a lot of 5 Cemetery Dance unfolded dust jackets, free to a good home in the U.S. only (due to shipping costs). I bought them at one point thinking I was going to do something with them, but they've just been sitting for years.

Kinsman by Bill Pronzini
Johnny Halloween by Norman Partridge
Mediums Rare by Richard Matheson
Horror Hall of Fame anthology, edited by Joe Lansdale
Poe's Lighthouse Anthology, edited by Christopher Conlon

[sullichin]

https://twitter.com/PMKane_19/status/1616456676768358405
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fm7Ox1xWAAEDd42?format=jpg&name=large

[Randall Flagg]

That is a truly phenomenal case.

[herbertwest]

The case is nice, but that doesnt look exceptionnally nice IMO.
Like, it looks nothing like the quality of the Suntup roman for instance.
Would be interesting to know what kind of price, the (unknown number of copies) will be sold at. The lettered Carrie were at 1k according to the official listing.

So, does CD now enters the roman numeral limitation market?
They released "Carrie" back in 2014, so, not quite, but almost 10 years ago
I bet those roman numeral are already sold

[Randall Flagg]

The case is nice, but that doesnt look exceptionnally nice IMO.
Like, it looks nothing like the quality of the Suntup roman for instance.
Would be interesting to know what kind of price, the (unknown number of copies) will be sold at. The lettered Carrie were at 1k according to the official listing.

So, does CD now enters the roman numeral limitation market?
They released "Carrie" back in 2014, so, not quite, but almost 10 years ago
I bet those roman numeral are already sold




I strongly disagree. If you look at the additional images from the link, the case comes together with the cutout of Carrie. In addition, the opening featuring King's signature (presumptuously an original) is an added bonus. I think it's a brilliant concept, well executed.



No idea who may have their hands on the 1/5 Roman Numbered books, but this looks great.

[herbertwest]

I've seen the other pictures too.
It looks nice, but not incredibly nice in my opinion

I like the cutout idea, and the signature is nice.
But it's just "nice". The sig being on display make it looks like it's THE thing of this edition. Not the design of the book.
And it's "just" a signature on a small piece of paper. Not a signature sheet. And it's not inside the book.

Anyway, i have no doubt it will sell
Just need to look at the Cichon Books, which some are nice and some others not so much imo

[shaq]

The case looks amazing, very inventive.

The stuck on signature (likely from some random flatsigned book) that King probably had no way of knowing it would end up on a ‘Roman’ is a cheap way of making an expensive book. I think it drags it down. At least create a signature sheet and tip it in.

Now if the context is that these are being made as a fundraiser, ignore the rant, or maybe giving them to the 5 longest waiting customers as a sweetener, then sweet.

Back to the case, perfect.

[surly]

I read that the signatures were cut from leftover signature pages from the IT s/l.
its a good looking case and I'm interested to see what's going to be done with these copies.

[herbertwest]

That would be a fair way to use those spare signatures, and explain why it's "just" a signature

[Randall Flagg]

That would be a fair way to use those spare signatures, and explain why it's "just" a signature
Other publishers have used extra King signed tip in sheets. It works well when its a full sheet and only has King's designation, and signature, but is lacking other info or signatures.

[shaq]

I read that the signatures were cut from leftover signature pages from the IT s/l.
its a good looking case and I'm interested to see what's going to be done with these copies.

Given the recent offer of purchasing unused signature sheets, I’d have gladly seen them used for that, rather than a totally different purpose to what they were signed for.

But as they say, opinions are like @$$holes, everyone has one.

[webstar1000]

I read that the signatures were cut from leftover signature pages from the IT s/l.
its a good looking case and I'm interested to see what's going to be done with these copies.

ill be selling one of them:)

[St. Troy]

Did CD have 5 spare lettered Carries lying around?

[herbertwest]

Probably PC copies from Rich's personal collection

[webstar1000]

Probably PC copies from Rich's personal collection

yep He keeps a lot of his books he makes in multiples.

[herbertwest]

There are 7 copies : 5 roman numeral and 2 PC

[Ben Mears]

...maybe giving them to the 5 longest waiting customers as a sweetener, then sweet.

That or have a lottery with the 5 winners receiving the books immediately and then paying CD in 5 or 10 years depending on their mood or circumstances all the while sending endless emails to CD asking for more in-stock items they will pay for later, or maybe not, as well.

[herbertwest]

There is a lottery.

However the book is indeed an extra lettered + traycase + extras

People interested should email Rich NOW. They will be put in a lottery, and the winners will be drawn on sunday night and contacted right away
Books will be shipped in march

Apparently, 120 people have expressed interest.
Which means, they wanted to know more about the project.
Not necessarily that they can afford to spend slightly over 5k for this

[MistaP]

To give CD SOME credit, they recently sent me a slipcase (for Later - appropriate book name, I'll agree). Also, they've informed me that my lettered copy of William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist Screenplay For The 21st Century will ship in February.

On the flip side, I ordered this book 2.5 years ago and I might chalk up the delay mostly to Covid except the numbered edition had already been sent out in 2018 or thereabouts (and it was the CDCC 2014 book!).

I'm reluctant to order more from CD but every now and again they tempt me with something I can't resist (The Stand for example) and they eventually deliver a very decent product.

[Hunchback Jack]

It looks like a gorgeous production, but having the signature on the slipcase is ... odd. I assume the book will also be signed?

HBJ

[Ben Mears]

To give CD SOME credit, they recently sent me a slipcase (for Later - appropriate book name, I'll agree). Also, they've informed me that my lettered copy of William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist Screenplay For The 21st Century will ship in February.

On the flip side, I ordered this book 2.5 years ago and I might chalk up the delay mostly to Covid except the numbered edition had already been sent out in 2018 or thereabouts (and it was the CDCC 2014 book!).

I'm reluctant to order more from CD but every now and again they tempt me with something I can't resist (The Stand for example) and they eventually deliver a very decent product.


All small press publishers (Centipede, Lividian & Suntup to mention a few) have dealt with the same issues but have done a much better job of managing through the crisis. There is no excuse for CD's chronic inability to deliver product in a timely fashion. It borders on negligence.

[herbertwest]

It looks like a gorgeous production, but having the signature on the slipcase is ... odd. I assume the book will also be signed?

HBJ

You would be wrong, given the signatures comes from unused IT sheets

[herbertwest]

Given Rich is looking to sell them, I am sure it's fine for me to share the full details, so here is what he sent me regarding the book :


Details for this unique edition of CARRIE are listed below. Demand will far outnumber supply, so all five copies will be available via a lottery. If you would like to be included, please email cdancepub@aol.com with ENTER ME IN THE CARRIE LOTTERY in the subject line. We will choose and contact the five randomly-selected winners on Sunday evening. If you do not hear back from us on Sunday, your name was not selected. As of this evening, we've received over 120 email inquiries. Good luck, everyone!

CARRIE
Roman Numeral edition

Print Run:
· 5 copies – numbered 1-5 in roman numerals
· 2 copies – marked as PC copies

The Book:
· These copies are very rare overrun printings of the Carrie Deluxe Lettered Edition from Cemetery Dance’s Doubleday series.
· Printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock.
· Hand-made three piece binding featuring spine hubs, gilded page edges, two color hot foil stamping, and full color illustrated endpapers.
· There will be a custom cut, foil application of the roman numeral applied to the lower spine portion of the front cover that will also match an identical demarkation to the case, just below King’s autograph on the left of the signature window.

The Traycase:
· This two-part traycase is designed with acid free, 90pt book board and covered in the finest papers available—both inside and outside. Assembled by hand with exacting attention to detail, the laser cut ‘Carrie’ design is carried over from the box to the lid. The signature window allows for the red papering to surround Stephen King’s authentic signature. Foil accents finish off the design of this one-of-a-kind case. Your roman numeral will appear on the outside of the traycase, matching the roman numeral inside your book, as well as on the front board of the book’s cover.

Extras:
· This unique edition will also ship with a six-inch tall, custom-cut and laser engraved figure of Carrie White—utilizing the artwork seen on the cover of the book. Each figure is cut from a piece of aged walnut and will also be marked with the matching roman numeral.

Cost:
· This unique edition sells for $5,000 (plus $50 shipping and handling). Copies will ship in March.

[Ben Mears]

Copies will ship in March.

Of what year? I'd get that in writing before parting with 5K.

[St. Troy]

The production updates page mentions Paul Tremblay’s Disappearance at Devil's Rock (in which I may have an interest), but a search of the site shows nothing for it - is it possible they haven't listed it yet?

Just bumping this in case anyone has any information.

[Rahfa]

Given Rich is looking to sell them, I am sure it's fine for me to share the full details, so here is what he sent me regarding the book :


Cost:
· This unique edition sells for $5,000 (plus $50 shipping and handling). Copies will ship in March.

Guess they needed a $25,000 bridge loan.

[Br!an]

Given Rich is looking to sell them, I am sure it's fine for me to share the full details, so here is what he sent me regarding the book :


Cost:
· This unique edition sells for $5,000 (plus $50 shipping and handling). Copies will ship in March.

Guess they needed a $25,000 bridge loan.

:emot-flame:

[herbertwest]

From PMK :


"You guys know me well enough to know that I like to give as much value to a project as I can . . . with the announcement of the Roman Numeraled edition of Cemetery Dance's Carrie . . . I thought it would be nice to go the extra mile and give more than just a sweet case . . . these 6" figures, made from a beautiful walnut board . . . laser engraved on both sides . . . with the matching roman numeral engraved on the back along with the CD logo . . . just a little something to make the whole experience a little more special for the 5 lucky buyers. Huge thanks to Richard Chizmar for giving me the OK to show these off!"

> https://www.facebook.com/groups/19thEdition/posts/1169230387130079/


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[Scoogs]

Given Rich is looking to sell them, I am sure it's fine for me to share the full details, so here is what he sent me regarding the book :


Cost:
· This unique edition sells for $5,000 (plus $50 shipping and handling). Copies will ship in March.

Guess they needed a $25,000 bridge loan.

Exactly. Making up high priced new editions from the leftovers so he can pay to complete projects that customers paid for years ago.
CD is an embarrassment.

[playdohman]

Given Rich is looking to sell them, I am sure it's fine for me to share the full details, so here is what he sent me regarding the book :


Cost:
· This unique edition sells for $5,000 (plus $50 shipping and handling). Copies will ship in March.

Guess they needed a $25,000 bridge loan.

Exactly. Making up high priced new editions from the leftovers so he can pay to complete projects that customers paid for years ago.
CD is an embarrassment.

If he wants to put them together and sell them to keep the shop running to eventually publish the extensive prepaid backlog then more power to him. I won't be in the market for them but there seems to always be collectors waiting and willing to pay for such oddities.

[Scoogs]

Given Rich is looking to sell them, I am sure it's fine for me to share the full details, so here is what he sent me regarding the book :


Cost:
· This unique edition sells for $5,000 (plus $50 shipping and handling). Copies will ship in March.

Guess they needed a $25,000 bridge loan.

Exactly. Making up high priced new editions from the leftovers so he can pay to complete projects that customers paid for years ago.
CD is an embarrassment.

If he wants to put them together and sell them to keep the shop running to eventually publish the extensive prepaid backlog then more power to him. I won't be in the market for them but there seems to always be collectors waiting and willing to pay for such oddities.

That's a fair point. I simply no longer trust them and chose to cancel my last order(s) with them a couple of years ago.

This CD thread now has 875 pages and goes back nearly 16 years.

Post #1 from May 29, 2007:

Where the hell is this book? I keep emailing CD and getting promises of an "update" from Brian which never materializes.

This is not a new problem for CD. This is has been going on for a very long time.

[Patrick]

I like what PMK has done for the case and his bonus extra figure. I enjoy the creativity and execution he put into this project. I think PMK is to be commended.

That’s the best I can say about this project. I think CD is doing a money grab with this pricing, but being CD, they’ll get it. If the funds go into backlogged projects already preordered and prepaid many years ago, I’d be surprised. Chizmar seems much more focused on promoting his and his son’s own writing projects these days rather than honoring old unfinished business for which he already has collected everyone’s money.

[Ben Mears]

...Chizmar seems much more focused on promoting his and his son’s own writing projects these days rather than honoring old unfinished business for which he already has collected everyone’s money.

While SK has higher priorities it is surprising that he's never issued an ultimatum to Chizmar regarding the delays in the Doubleday series let alone CD books in general. More than any other small press publisher SK is linked with CD and at some point, you'd think he would be embarrassed to be associated with such a poorly run operation.

[ICry4Oy]

Chizmar seems much more focused on promoting his and his son’s own writing projects these days rather than honoring old unfinished business for which he already has collected everyone’s money.

I set up rules in my email accounts that move any emails containing "Billy Chizmar" or "Richard Chizmar" to my trash folders, like I did with "boogeyman" way back when.

[WeDealInLead]

Imagine running a company that publishes signed Stephen King books into the ground.

[Brian861]

Imagine running a company that publishes signed Stephen King books into the ground.

This has to be one of the most, if not the most, bizarre business models on the planet. Yet, folks keeping feeding into it like a bad slot machine that never pays off. Even their auctions go for well beyond market value. It's almost cult like the following they have. "All hail the mighty Chiz! For he will keep you fore filled with his empty promises of products to come".

But hell, why should he change? Would you, if folks kept throwing money your way and you never had to deliver in a timely fashion, if ever? That boy ain't no fool, he just rules over them.

[Cook]

Imagine running a company that publishes signed Stephen King books into the ground.

This has to be one of the most, if not the most, bizarre business models on the planet. Yet, folks keeping feeding into it like a bad slot machine that never pays off. Even their auctions go for well beyond market value. It's almost cult like the following they have. "All hail the mighty Chiz! For he will keep you fore filled with his empty promises of products to come".

But hell, why should he change? Would you, if folks kept throwing money your way and you never had to deliver in a timely fashion, if ever? That boy ain't no fool, he just rules over them.

:thumbsup: Laughing all the way to the bank.

[amd013]

Given Rich is looking to sell them, I am sure it's fine for me to share the full details, so here is what he sent me regarding the book :


Details for this unique edition of CARRIE are listed below. Demand will far outnumber supply, so all five copies will be available via a lottery. If you would like to be included, please email cdancepub@aol.com with ENTER ME IN THE CARRIE LOTTERY in the subject line. We will choose and contact the five randomly-selected winners on Sunday evening. If you do not hear back from us on Sunday, your name was not selected. As of this evening, we've received over 120 email inquiries. Good luck, everyone!

CARRIE
Roman Numeral edition

Print Run:
· 5 copies – numbered 1-5 in roman numerals
· 2 copies – marked as PC copies

The Book:
· These copies are very rare overrun printings of the Carrie Deluxe Lettered Edition from Cemetery Dance’s Doubleday series.
· Printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock.
· Hand-made three piece binding featuring spine hubs, gilded page edges, two color hot foil stamping, and full color illustrated endpapers.
· There will be a custom cut, foil application of the roman numeral applied to the lower spine portion of the front cover that will also match an identical demarkation to the case, just below King’s autograph on the left of the signature window.

The Traycase:
· This two-part traycase is designed with acid free, 90pt book board and covered in the finest papers available—both inside and outside. Assembled by hand with exacting attention to detail, the laser cut ‘Carrie’ design is carried over from the box to the lid. The signature window allows for the red papering to surround Stephen King’s authentic signature. Foil accents finish off the design of this one-of-a-kind case. Your roman numeral will appear on the outside of the traycase, matching the roman numeral inside your book, as well as on the front board of the book’s cover.

Extras:
· This unique edition will also ship with a six-inch tall, custom-cut and laser engraved figure of Carrie White—utilizing the artwork seen on the cover of the book. Each figure is cut from a piece of aged walnut and will also be marked with the matching roman numeral.

Cost:
· This unique edition sells for $5,000 (plus $50 shipping and handling). Copies will ship in March.


Was that Sunday, as in yesterday? Was it ever publicly announced?

[herbertwest]

I've seen someone on fb saying they got an email about being able to buy a copy.
So I guess the potential buyers have been emailed
But no public details other than emails

[Randall Flagg]

I didn't coin the phrase, but heard someone call these books "FrankenRomans". I thought it was a perfect description.

[Brian861]

I didn't coin the phrase, but heard someone call these books "FrankenRomans". I thought it was a perfect description.

Now that's funny.

[St. Troy]

I didn't coin the phrase, but heard someone call these books "FrankenRomans". I thought it was a perfect description.

It is a perfect description.

When I first saw them, I thought, wow - righteous stuff! I wonder if they'll do more Romans for the rest of the Doubleday series (I can only imagine a Roman It!).

Then I thought, hmm...that cover looks familiar; let me look up the lettered Carrie...ugh. And while signatures technically always have value and appeal, this one suddenly seemed little more than a recycled name tag, as if someone had plucked it from King's trash can after a convention.

Certainly I have nothing against the craftspeople involved in the physical product (either the original or the new touches), but conceptually, labeling this recycled grab-bag paste-up of a book a "Roman Numeral" edition is schlocky.

[webstar1000]

ALL copies sold and has a waiting list. I was told the amount of lottery entries was insane!!

[Cook]

ALL copies sold and has a waiting list. I was told the amount of lottery entries was insane!!

Not really sure who coined the phrase:

Paper Collar Joe
David Hannum
Michael Cassius McDonald
Phineas Taylor Barnum

But it obviously stuck.. LOL LOL LOL
I hope you get one Kris :sharepopcorn:

[Br!an]

The boogeyman is back! :panic:

[St. Troy]

The boogeyman is back! :panic:

You know...when I first read your post, I wondered what it meant and had no idea.

One email later and I'm up to speed! :emot-roflolmao:

But in all seriousness, I'll probably get it (I read the first one and it was ok enough to at least make me curious about this one).

[St. Troy]

...192 pages, eh? Let's hold off on that preorder for just a bit.

[ncleapyear]

"Even their auctions go for well beyond market value."

This particular thing is just ... mind boggling. Several times over the years I've noticed bids for a CD eBay auction exceed (by a wide margin) the "buy it now" price of the exact same book from another seller. Why on earth would anyone try to win one of those auctions?

[becca69]

I didn't coin the phrase, but heard someone call these books "FrankenRomans". I thought it was a perfect description.

:ninja:

[Garrell]

I requested a refund on two products 2 weeks ago. Results- refunding me on my Paypal (not received yet), other went to CD credit :(

[mcbanick]

I requested a refund on two products 2 weeks ago. Results- refunding me on my Paypal (not received yet), other went to CD credit :(

Garrell what was the justification for the second refund in the form of a CD credit instead of refunding your PayPal/credit card/debit card?

[Tony Two-Cent]

I requested a refund on two products 2 weeks ago. Results- refunding me on my Paypal (not received yet), other went to CD credit :(

Garrell what was the justification for the second refund in the form of a CD credit instead of refunding your PayPal/credit card/debit card?

I am curious as well. When I requested a refund for all of my outstanding CD orders last year they refunded 100% of my money into my PayPal account.

[richardsrarebooks]

I believe if you buy something using your CD credit, the refund will go back to your CD credit account.

[Tony Two-Cent]

I believe if you buy something using your CD credit, the refund will go back to your CD credit account.

Ah. That makes sense.

[herbertwest]

2 months since the last production page update

Anything new since?

[Tommy]

I got a shipping notification for The Summoning but I don't remember ordering it. I'm sure I did.

[OldCrow88]

I got a shipping notification for The Summoning but I don't remember ordering it. I'm sure I did.

Also got a shipping notice. I purchased it in November 2015. 7.25 years' lead time before delivery...is that above- or below-average for CD, or simply average?

[sullichin]

guys did you know if you preorder the new Richard Chizmar book you can win a free signed Stephen King :rolleyes: Jesus fucking christ

Sorry for the useless bump but this shit is so obnoxious

[ajw2910]

Drawing is in October, so only 7 more months of emails!!

[St. Troy]

guys did you know if you preorder the new Richard Chizmar book you can win a free signed Stephen King :rolleyes: Jesus fucking christ

Sorry for the useless bump but this shit is so obnoxious

Yep...and since this drawing is pretty much my only chance to ever own a CD It, I went ahead and ordered Becoming The Boogeyman (they know my weak spot).

[Tommy]

I got a shipping notification for The Summoning but I don't remember ordering it. I'm sure I did.

Also got a shipping notice. I purchased it in November 2015. 7.25 years' lead time before delivery...is that above- or below-average for CD, or simply average?

Look back at how this thread started and see the progression. It's a bit of a roller coaster ride sometimes.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I am, as usual, confused.
GWENDY'S MAGIC FEATHER, the lettered edition, has not been released yet, correct?
I can find nothing about it on the updates page.

[becca69]

I am, as usual, confused.
GWENDY'S MAGIC FEATHER, the lettered edition, has not been released yet, correct?
I can find nothing about it on the updates page.

I haven't gotten mine either.

Also still waiting on Southern Reach lettered.

[frik]

GWENDY'S MAGIC FEATHER, the lettered edition, has not been released yet, correct?

Correct; it's the cases (again) causing the delay.

sk

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks about MAGIC FEATHER, I just wanted to make sure!

[Tommy]

If anyone gets number 9 for the Graveyard Series book, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, PM me please.

[Lurker]

I didn't get my notice for that til after I had ordered Disappearance because someone mentioned it. I looked the other day and The Summoning is now up and out of print. I sent Mindy a quetion and she said : "
..we sold SUMMONING long ago (many years) and then configured the order of the books (and Summoning originally wasn't in the GYE line, but now it is).."

Well DUH. Let's not make it easy to get our numbers.

[Tommy]

I didn't get my notice for that til after I had ordered Disappearance because someone mentioned it. I looked the other day and The Summoning is now up and out of print. I sent Mindy a quetion and she said : "
..we sold SUMMONING long ago (many years) and then configured the order of the books (and Summoning originally wasn't in the GYE line, but now it is).."

Well DUH. Let's not make it easy to get our numbers.

So The Summoning was not initially sold as being part of The Graveyard Series? Ordered it in 2015 and cannot find my original receipt

[Brian861]

If anyone gets number 9 for the Graveyard Series book, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, PM me please.

Number 9 has been my number throughout the series, Tommy.

[Tommy]

If anyone gets number 9 for the Graveyard Series book, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, PM me please.

Number 9 has been my number throughout the series, Tommy.

I have your copy of The Summoning then if you want it.

[OldCrow88]

I didn't get my notice for that til after I had ordered Disappearance because someone mentioned it. I looked the other day and The Summoning is now up and out of print. I sent Mindy a quetion and she said : "
..we sold SUMMONING long ago (many years) and then configured the order of the books (and Summoning originally wasn't in the GYE line, but now it is).."

Well DUH. Let's not make it easy to get our numbers.

So The Summoning was not initially sold as being part of The Graveyard Series? Ordered it in 2015 and cannot find my original receipt

I don't think the Graveyard Series even existed when we first ordered The Summoning back in 2015.

[Tommy]

This is kind of crazy because I received the first GYE copy #9 and decided not to keep going with the series so I sold it and like Brian said, I believe he has the other number 9s in the series. This was a Bentley Little book and I did collect those for a minute and had a few 9s of Little's that were not the GYE series that I sold as well. So that's how I have Brian's copy of The Summoning (?). Brian, what number did you get?

[Lurker]

The first one was published October 16, 2017. I don't know when they made an anoouncement about putting out the Graveyard line. MIndy sent me an e-mail today (yes, on a Sunday) and said she could send me one - but couldn't guarantee my number. Have to wait and see I guess unless someone got #460...

[Brian861]

This is kind of crazy because I received the first GYE copy #9 and decided not to keep going with the series so I sold it and like Brian said, I believe he has the other number 9s in the series. This was a Bentley Little book and I did collect those for a minute and had a few 9s of Little's that were not the GYE series that I sold as well. So that's how I have Brian's copy of The Summoning (?). Brian, what number did you get?

Tommy, I don't think I ever ordered The Summoning at the time because the GYE didn't exist yet. Sounds like CD pulled a fast one here and decided to add it on the back end. If one should show up, I'll let ya know.

Also, CD screwed up and sent my #9 out to someone else. You sold me the first one, Tommy and I picked up #9 from there. So now it's all for naught since CD can't ever seem to get their shit together or keep it together.

[Brian861]

If anyone gets number 9 for the Graveyard Series book, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, PM me please.

Number 9 has been my number throughout the series, Tommy.

I have your copy of The Summoning then if you want it.

Thanks, Tommy. If you'd hold on to it for a bit, I'll get you know. Thanks, buddy!

[Tommy]

If anyone gets number 9 for the Graveyard Series book, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, PM me please.

Number 9 has been my number throughout the series, Tommy.

I have your copy of The Summoning then if you want it.

Thanks, Tommy. If you'd hold on to it for a bit, I'll get you know. Thanks, buddy!

Yep, we'll get it sorted! Glad I got yours so you didn't lose it!

[Brian861]

If anyone gets number 9 for the Graveyard Series book, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, PM me please.

Number 9 has been my number throughout the series, Tommy.

I have your copy of The Summoning then if you want it.

Thanks, Tommy. If you'd hold on to it for a bit, I'll get you know. Thanks, buddy!

Yep, we'll get it sorted! Glad I got yours so you didn't lose it!

Me too in that regard. But if without DDR matching, it'll drive me nuts.

[Brian861]

If anyone here receives GYE DDR #9, could you please let me know? Thanks!

[Tommy]

If anyone here receives GYE DDR #9, could you please let me know? Thanks!

Wait, they didn't match that either?

[Brian861]

If anyone here receives GYE DDR #9, could you please let me know? Thanks!

Wait, they didn't match that either?

Nope. Even though that's been my number through the series and I requested it on the order confirmation. The book won't be here til Thursday but Mindy already told me it's not gonna match.

[RichardX]

Getting my CD copy of The Shining signed this weekend by Danny Lloyd aka Torrance. He is going to be at a convention in Gettysburg.

[Cook]

Getting my CD copy of The Shining signed this weekend by Danny Lloyd aka Torrance. He is going to be at a convention in Gettysburg.

That's cool, have fun.

[Tommy]

He's very nice. I got his signature on the Suntup art Print, a book about Kubrick and my Danny Torrance POP figure.

[Tommy]

I have Disappearance at Devil's Rock #335 if anyone needs it for a match.

[Joe315]

Ordered my first item from them in 5 years.

[herbertwest]

Rich has shared this link on his fb :
https://www.cemeterydance.com/the-stand-artwork-portfolio.html

[Joe315]

Rich has shared this link on his fb :
https://www.cemeterydance.com/the-stand-artwork-portfolio.html

That’s what I ordered. Have to keep the set going.

[OldCrow88]

Thought about ordering the art portfolio but passed. It's 5 years and counting since I ordered the book itself. Who knows when it will actually be delivered, and who knows how much longer after that before the art portfolio would arrive. I waited 8 years for The Summoning. I just can't abide even the thought of having to wait past 2030 for delivery of something.

[Lurker]

Speaking of which, I got my Summoning. Not my matching number.Looking for 460. Got 203 if needed by someone will trade.

[Joe315]

Thought about ordering the art portfolio but passed. It's 5 years and counting since I ordered the book itself. Who knows when it will actually be delivered, and who knows how much longer after that before the art portfolio would arrive. I waited 8 years for The Summoning. I just can't abide even the thought of having to wait past 2030 for delivery of something.

The longest standing order I had with them was from 2012 (which I’ve since canceled) was Shocklines: fresh voices in terror. I think all of the authors have retired now.

[ICry4Oy]

Thought about ordering the art portfolio but passed. It's 5 years and counting since I ordered the book itself. Who knows when it will actually be delivered, and who knows how much longer after that before the art portfolio would arrive. I waited 8 years for The Summoning. I just can't abide even the thought of having to wait past 2030 for delivery of something.

I also passed on it. I cancelled all my orders except for the two remaining Doubleday years books. At my age I hope I live long enough to see them.

[Ben Mears]

I cancelled all my orders except for the two remaining Doubleday years books. At my age I hope I live long enough to see them.

+1
If we're lucky we'll might even receive one of them!

[RichardX]

Got my CD copy of The Shining signed by Danny Lloyd this morning. Nice guy. He mentioned that someone is putting together a book about the making of the movie. His parents have provided some photos etc. Didn't recognize the name, though. He says he has never met King which is interesting.

[Br!an]

Got my CD copy of The Shining signed by Danny Lloyd this morning. Nice guy. He mentioned that someone is putting together a book about the making of the movie. His parents have provided some photos etc. Didn't recognize the name, though. He says he has never met King which is interesting.

Maybe this... www.taschen.com/stanley-kubrick-s-the-shining (https://www.taschen.com/en/limited-editions/film/66983/stanley-kubrick-s-the-shining)

[cit74]

Got my CD copy of The Shining signed by Danny Lloyd this morning. Nice guy. He mentioned that someone is putting together a book about the making of the movie. His parents have provided some photos etc. Didn't recognize the name, though. He says he has never met King which is interesting.

Jerad mentioned in today's newsletter about an upcoming Shining book - I am guessing it is a reprint or updated version of his Study on the Shining? Maybe this is the one?

[cit74]

Yep - just looked at the newsletter - from CP: "We're getting within a four to six months or so of hitting the print button on our reprint of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining in our Studies in the Horror Film series"

[surly]

I suspect it may be this one:

THE SHINING A VISUAL AND CULTURAL HAUNTING (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1815250421/the-shining-a-visual-and-cultural-haunting)

[Br!an]

By jove, I think you've got it!

[herbertwest]

This one has already been produced.
Mondo did an "exclusive" variant in december : https://mondoshop.com/products/the-shining-exclusive-book-7-inch-bundle

I personnally think that Danny Lloyd was likely talking about Lee Unknrich's book produced with Taschen as Brian pointed out earlier :
https://www.taschen.com/en/limited-editions/film/66983/stanley-kubrick-s-the-shining

I've seen one the other day at a Paris launch event. And it's quite comprehensive and interesting. Worth 1500 usd?
Not for me

Lee did say on instagram that there will be a cheaper version, later down the line.
I guess of the main book in the project, not the entire thing.

During the event, on friday, they were selling it claiming that it may be sold out soonish.
Sales pitch, but.... they were saying that half of them are gone. And this past weekend there was an event in Los Angeles (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) with 700 tickets sold, and hoping most of the attendees would buy one as well

(But, at the moment, Taschen still have some on their website)

[RichardX]

I got the impression it was a book yet to be published. So it may be the $1500 one. There must be a lot of disposable income in the US if that is the case. Lloyd was also charging $50 for his signature and another $20 for his picture. btw: if I understood correctly Shelley DuVall is in a new movie. The first one in many years. It would be great if she gets back in acting.

[herbertwest]

What is the limitation of the CD "The Stand" portfolio?

THe newsletter and product page says it's "limited" but do not give a printrun
I believe that the "Night Shift" one was 750 copies

[herbertwest]

CD product page : "Last updated March 30th, 2023"

(Well, we're the 21th today)


PLEASE NOTE: All orders from 3/17 to 3/24 might be delayed due to warehouse manager on vacation. We appreciate your patience!

[MLG]

What is the limitation of the CD "The Stand" portfolio?

THe newsletter and product page says it's "limited" but do not give a printrun
I believe that the "Night Shift" one was 750 copies

The email offering this stated a limitation of 350.

[jeffingoff]

But CD products are so limited, even the people who order them and pay for them can’t get ‘em.

[MLG]

CD product page : "Last updated March 30th, 2023"

(Well, we're the 21th today)


PLEASE NOTE: All orders from 3/17 to 3/24 might be delayed due to warehouse manager on vacation. We appreciate your patience!

If I am remembering correctly this is the third update to be postdated. If I were to take a guess, I think they would like it to look like they are updating more frequently. To be honest the information on the page is so generic and incorrect as to render the page useless. The last update had the magazine at the printer with a ship date of the second half of February, now it is not even mentioned. The current update has two books (The Girl Who Builds Monsters - Limited and Seasons of Terror) as very likely for 2022.

[herbertwest]

What is the limitation of the CD "The Stand" portfolio?

THe newsletter and product page says it's "limited" but do not give a printrun
I believe that the "Night Shift" one was 750 copies

The email offering this stated a limitation of 350.

We definitely have recieved a different email then.
Mine says nothing.
But good to know, thanks !

I wonder why the limitation is only half of what it was for "Night Shift"? Surely "The Stand" is a more popular book

[amd013]

What is the limitation of the CD "The Stand" portfolio?

THe newsletter and product page says it's "limited" but do not give a printrun
I believe that the "Night Shift" one was 750 copies

The email offering this stated a limitation of 350.

We definitely have recieved a different email then.
Mine says nothing.
But good to know, thanks !

I wonder why the limitation is only half of what it was for "Night Shift"? Surely "The Stand" is a more popular book


It is only mentioned in the email to the CDCC email.



Not sure why they changed limitation, was trying to match portfolio number to book number, but my book number is greater then 350.

[darkseer]

What is the limitation of the CD "The Stand" portfolio?

THe newsletter and product page says it's "limited" but do not give a printrun
I believe that the "Night Shift" one was 750 copies

The email offering this stated a limitation of 350.

We definitely have recieved a different email then.
Mine says nothing.
But good to know, thanks !

I wonder why the limitation is only half of what it was for "Night Shift"? Surely "The Stand" is a more popular book


It is only mentioned in the email to the CDCC email.



Not sure why they changed limitation, was trying to match portfolio number to book number, but my book number is greater then 350.

That's rough sorry to hear that :(

[frik]

What is the limitation of the CD "The Stand" portfolio?

THe newsletter and product page says it's "limited" but do not give a printrun
I believe that the "Night Shift" one was 750 copies

The email offering this stated a limitation of 350.

We definitely have recieved a different email then.
Mine says nothing.
But good to know, thanks !

I wonder why the limitation is only half of what it was for "Night Shift"? Surely "The Stand" is a more popular book


It is only mentioned in the email to the CDCC email.



Not sure why they changed limitation, was trying to match portfolio number to book number, but my book number is greater then 350.

CD did indeed remove the 350; think the reason might be the portfolio kept selling (it's still not sold-out, and with only 350 available that doesn't really make sense) so they decided to life the 350 ban. I'd definitely get in touch with CD and ask if they can match your AE-numbered. I did, but then my number was below 350.

sk

[ZombieElvis]

What is the limitation of the CD "The Stand" portfolio?

THe newsletter and product page says it's "limited" but do not give a printrun
I believe that the "Night Shift" one was 750 copies

The email offering this stated a limitation of 350.

We definitely have recieved a different email then.
Mine says nothing.
But good to know, thanks !

I wonder why the limitation is only half of what it was for "Night Shift"? Surely "The Stand" is a more popular book


It is only mentioned in the email to the CDCC email.



Not sure why they changed limitation, was trying to match portfolio number to book number, but my book number is greater then 350.

CD did indeed remove the 350; think the reason might be the portfolio kept selling (it's still not sold-out, and with only 350 available that doesn't really make sense) so they decided to life the 350 ban. I'd definitely get in touch with CD and ask if they can match your AE-numbered. I did, but then my number was below 350.

sk

it always bothers me when a limit is changed to a larger print run. A smaller print run ( as advertised) meant higher collectability, If I buy something limited to 350 and then find that limitation changed I feel bamboozled , lured by a low run only to have that change. Other publishers have done this ( Borderlands I am staring directly at YOU) . Just for the record, I did not buy the portfolio anyway, just saying. I don't like it no sir

[Tommy]

What is the limitation of the CD "The Stand" portfolio?

THe newsletter and product page says it's "limited" but do not give a printrun
I believe that the "Night Shift" one was 750 copies

The email offering this stated a limitation of 350.

We definitely have recieved a different email then.
Mine says nothing.
But good to know, thanks !

I wonder why the limitation is only half of what it was for "Night Shift"? Surely "The Stand" is a more popular book


It is only mentioned in the email to the CDCC email.



Not sure why they changed limitation, was trying to match portfolio number to book number, but my book number is greater then 350.

CD did indeed remove the 350; think the reason might be the portfolio kept selling (it's still not sold-out, and with only 350 available that doesn't really make sense) so they decided to life the 350 ban. I'd definitely get in touch with CD and ask if they can match your AE-numbered. I did, but then my number was below 350.

sk

it always bothers me when a limit is changed to a larger print run. A smaller print run ( as advertised) meant higher collectability, If I buy something limited to 350 and then find that limitation changed I feel bamboozled , lured by a low run only to have that change. Other publishers have done this ( Borderlands I am staring directly at YOU) . Just for the record, I did not buy the portfolio anyway, just saying. I don't like it no sir

Yes but the numbered artists editions for the DD years have all had a limitation of 750 as well as the portfolios. So removing the possibility for 400 customers to match their portfolio (or even get one) goes right out the window. It's a bit of a puzzling decision.

[Tommy]

Sold out now.

[herbertwest]

I have seen NO-ONE talking about it, although amazon says (https://amzn.to/3K6glR8) that the release date was a couple of weeks ago : was "A FACE IN THE CROWD / THE LONGEST DECEMBER" actually released on march 7th?


https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51maK1a8UML.jpg

[amd013]

I doubt it is released yet, as it says "usually ships within 4 to 5 weeks" (I think they mean years).

[Randall Flagg]

I have seen NO-ONE talking about it, although amazon says (https://amzn.to/3K6glR8) that the release date was a couple of weeks ago : was "A FACE IN THE CROWD / THE LONGEST DECEMBER" actually released on march 7th?



Nope

[jeffingoff]

I have seen NO-ONE talking about it, although amazon says (https://amzn.to/3K6glR8) that the release date was a couple of weeks ago : was "A FACE IN THE CROWD / THE LONGEST DECEMBER" actually released on march 7th?


https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51maK1a8UML.jpg

This--along with the disaster that was CD Magazine 78 (misspelling King's name?! along with pathetic shipping and NEW REVIEWS for books such as If It Bleeds)--is addressed in a nice apology on the product update page. https://www.cemeterydance.com/production-updates.html

[playdohman]

I just recently cancelled all open orders except for the remaining double day years Stand & Pet Sematary. 27 orders in total but many were so old they were purchased years ago with the 50% of gift certificate which was a good deal then but now has left me with a large account credit, about 40% of the total refund.

[ncleapyear]

I just recently cancelled all open orders except for the remaining double day years Stand & Pet Sematary. 27 orders in total but many were so old they were purchased years ago with the 50% of gift certificate which was a good deal then but now has left me with a large account credit, about 40% of the total refund.

I considered doing the same thing (I have pre-paid for maybe 14 books); since I also bought double-your-money gift certificates and made multiple purchases on July the 4th sales, I ultimately decided against it. What would I do with the store credit? The CD magazine fiasco is just the latest dumpster fire. It is sad to see what CD has become, and I wonder how long they can proceed on bad faith.

[sullichin]

Which Pet Sem editions were available for preorder today?

[ncleapyear]

Another money grab from our CD friends ... can't say what it is, as the email swears us to secrecy ... but if they sell through all 3 editions that will be another $822,250 in revenue ... forthcoming in 2024, yeah right ... is taking all that cash even legal? It certainly seems unethical.

[St. Troy]

I received the email but didn't see it until now, and the link no longer works. I'd already decided to skip PS, but if it looks nice enough, well...so I'd like to see what they've cooked up.

[programmer]

Got email too but hesitated as I feel this company has cash flow issues. I doubt if they can deliver the stand on time. I pity those people who prepaid for this series in bulk a long time ago.

[shaq]

Any of PS versions signed by King?

[frik]

Any of PS versions signed by King?

No, none of the CD Doubleday editions have been signed by King.

sk

[mcbanick]

Was the email sent to CDCC members? I didn’t get anything…

[OldCrow88]

Any of PS versions signed by King?

For PS versions, King signs the lettered editions.

[OldCrow88]

Which Pet Sem editions were available for preorder today?

Gift and Artist editions.

[OldCrow88]

Any of PS versions signed by King?

For PS versions, King signs the lettered editions.

...just paid closer attention and realized you were asking about Pet Semetary, not PS Publishing, sorry for the confusion. (I'm a dumbass, it's a CD thread after all.)

[Tony Two-Cent]

I received the email but didn't see it until now, and the link no longer works. I'd already decided to skip PS, but if it looks nice enough, well...so I'd like to see what they've cooked up.

Perhaps this is why the link no longer works. From the email they sent out:

"Please note: If we see any public mentions of this on social media or message boards, we will have no choice but to disable the link for everyone."

[Tommy]

Well I have the money now but no link. Must sit and wait and never leave again for fear of missing my next and maybe last shot at a complete matched set.

[WeDealInLead]

I received the email but didn't see it until now, and the link no longer works. I'd already decided to skip PS, but if it looks nice enough, well...so I'd like to see what they've cooked up.

Perhaps this is why the link no longer works. From the email they sent out:

"Please note: If we see any public mentions of this on social media or message boards, we will have no choice but to disable the link for everyone."

I have nothing to go on besides my gut feeling but I don't think CD truly cares if we share the link. They can only stand to make more money in a shorter period of time if we do. Reverse psychology 101 brought to you by the sketchiest publisher in the industry.

[WeDealInLead]

Well I have the money now but no link. Must sit and wait and never leave again for fear of missing my next and maybe last shot at a complete matched set.

"Status: forthcoming 2024"

I wouldn't fret. There's bound to be another super secret pre-sale, and then a regular pre-sale, and then a general public sale.

Not that I'm cynical, you see.

[sullichin]

I received the email but didn't see it until now, and the link no longer works. I'd already decided to skip PS, but if it looks nice enough, well...so I'd like to see what they've cooked up.

Perhaps this is why the link no longer works. From the email they sent out:

"Please note: If we see any public mentions of this on social media or message boards, we will have no choice but to disable the link for everyone."

This is wholly on them.
They should be capable of sending a link that only works when logged in for certain accounts, or the ability to verify a purchase against previous orders. Or at least having a one time generated password that goes with the email (eg everyone gets a different password that only works once)

Customers aren't responsible for maintaining this company's marketing scheme

Anyone who wanted this probably got the link anyway because CD sends ten billion emails. It was already dead 2 hours after sending though

Anyway I'm happy to skip this one anyway, thinking of cancelling The Stand as well tbh. I wish another publisher was in charge of these books

[amd013]

Weird I didn't get the email. Maybe they filtered out those who already had a copy ordered? I did get a couple of other CDCC emails yesterday though.

[herbertwest]

Different SDCC levels?

[jwilkinson01]

Was the email sent to CDCC members? I didn’t get anything…

The email stated is was sent to those that had pre-ordered The Stand.

[Ben Mears]

I googled Cemetery Dance Pet Semetery and the following link came up: https://www.cemeterydance.com/pet-sematary-SECRET.html.
Can't be too much of a secret if that's all it took and this coming from a senior citizen luddite. I suspect I will be safely tucked away in a human cemetery long before this is ever published!

[becca69]

I've never gotten any email to order PS and I purchased The Stand numbered edition as well as all the other titles in the DD series. So I took it upon myself, found the link and ordered last month when I saw posts of people ordering. I think Richard Chizmar posted about it.

[sullichin]

Are these descriptions just all wrong? Or does it also have Chadbourne art in addition to Vincent Chong?



Slipcased Oversized Hardcover Gift Edition of only 3,000 copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock; bound with a fine binding, two color hot foil stamping, and embossed endpapers; and featuring a unique black-and-white limitation page with artwork by Glenn Chadbourne ($150)

• Traycased Oversized Hardcover Numbered Artist Edition signed by the artist and limited to only 750 hand-numbered copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock; bound with a different fine binding, two color hot foil stamping, and full color illustrated endpapers; a full-color signature sheet signed by the artists and featuring artwork by Glenn Chadbourne; and housed in a traycase ($375)

• Traycased Oversized Hardcover Artist Lettered Edition signed by the artist and limited to 52 hand-lettered copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock; bound in two different fine materials in a hand-made three piece binding featuring spine hubs, gilded page edges, two color hot foil stamping, and full color illustrated endpapers; a different full color signature sheet signed by the artists and featuring artwork by Glenn Chadbourne; and housed in a unique "three piece" traycase ($1750)

[jwilkinson01]

Are these descriptions just all wrong? Or does it also have Chadbourne art in addition to Vincent Chong?



Slipcased Oversized Hardcover Gift Edition of only 3,000 copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock; bound with a fine binding, two color hot foil stamping, and embossed endpapers; and featuring a unique black-and-white limitation page with artwork by Glenn Chadbourne ($150)

• Traycased Oversized Hardcover Numbered Artist Edition signed by the artist and limited to only 750 hand-numbered copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock; bound with a different fine binding, two color hot foil stamping, and full color illustrated endpapers; a full-color signature sheet signed by the artists and featuring artwork by Glenn Chadbourne; and housed in a traycase ($375)

• Traycased Oversized Hardcover Artist Lettered Edition signed by the artist and limited to 52 hand-lettered copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock; bound in two different fine materials in a hand-made three piece binding featuring spine hubs, gilded page edges, two color hot foil stamping, and full color illustrated endpapers; a different full color signature sheet signed by the artists and featuring artwork by Glenn Chadbourne; and housed in a unique "three piece" traycase ($1750)


The way I read that is that Chadbourne art work is only on the signature page.

[WeDealInLead]

I think Chadbourne is illustrating the signature page.

Edit: too slow

[shaq]

Any of PS versions signed by King?

For PS versions, King signs the lettered editions.

Lol. I meant Pet Sem. Very good.

[shaq]

Any of PS versions signed by King?

For PS versions, King signs the lettered editions.

...just paid closer attention and realized you were asking about Pet Semetary, not PS Publishing, sorry for the confusion. (I'm a dumbass, it's a CD thread after all.)


Not a dumbass, but unintentionally funny. Made me laugh

[Br!an]

Vincent Chong is the Pet Semetery artist



Pet Sematary: The Deluxe Special Edition (Volume Six in the "Doubleday Years" Collection)
by Stephen King

Featuring full color wrap-around cover artwork and interior artwork by Vincent Chong!

[Joe315]

Another money grab from our CD friends ... can't say what it is, as the email swears us to secrecy ... but if they sell through all 3 editions that will be another $822,250 in revenue ... forthcoming in 2024, yeah right ... is taking all that cash even legal? It certainly seems unethical.

Wonder how many are actually left? They did the whole double day set preorder years ago and at least twice. Kinda scary when it’s 750 of the artist and 52 lettered.

[mcbanick]

Was the email sent to CDCC members? I didn’t get anything…

The email stated is was sent to those that had pre-ordered The Stand.

I have the stand on order, too, so that’s odd. But I only ordered it within the last year, so maybe it was meant for those from a different batch of pre orders

[jwilkinson01]

Was the email sent to CDCC members? I didn’t get anything…

The email stated is was sent to those that had pre-ordered The Stand.

I have the stand on order, too, so that’s odd. But I only ordered it within the last year, so maybe it was meant for those from a different batch of pre orders

I just ordered The Stand in January, but that is what the email said. Doesn't seem like there is a discernible pattern

[ncleapyear]

Another money grab from our CD friends ... can't say what it is, as the email swears us to secrecy ... but if they sell through all 3 editions that will be another $822,250 in revenue ... forthcoming in 2024, yeah right ... is taking all that cash even legal? It certainly seems unethical.

Wonder how many are actually left? They did the whole double day set preorder years ago and at least twice. Kinda scary when it’s 750 of the artist and 52 lettered.

My guess is that they'll increase the print run due to "demand" etc. etc., just as they did with the numbered edition of The Stand, from 750 copies to 1,250. Also, of course, there will be pallets upon pallets of so-called PCs that will go on eBay and sell for twice retail. It's hard to imagine a slimier business model.

[amd013]

Was the email sent to CDCC members? I didn’t get anything…

The email stated is was sent to those that had pre-ordered The Stand.

I have the stand on order, too, so that’s odd. But I only ordered it within the last year, so maybe it was meant for those from a different batch of pre orders

I just ordered The Stand in January, but that is what the email said. Doesn't seem like there is a discernible pattern


Well, I went to the link posted earlier, and it says 1 copy per customer, so I suspect people who already had a copy on order were not included in the email. That would probably be why I didn't get the email.

[WeDealInLead]

Well I have the money now but no link. Must sit and wait and never leave again for fear of missing my next and maybe last shot at a complete matched set.

"Status: forthcoming 2024"

I wouldn't fret. There's bound to be another super secret pre-sale, and then a regular pre-sale, and then a general public sale.

Not that I'm cynical, you see.

Called it!

RE: yesterday's and today's email.

[mcbanick]

Was the email sent to CDCC members? I didn’t get anything…

The email stated is was sent to those that had pre-ordered The Stand.

I have the stand on order, too, so that’s odd. But I only ordered it within the last year, so maybe it was meant for those from a different batch of pre orders

I just ordered The Stand in January, but that is what the email said. Doesn't seem like there is a discernible pattern


Well, I went to the link posted earlier, and it says 1 copy per customer, so I suspect people who already had a copy on order were not included in the email. That would probably be why I didn't get the email.

Makes sense - I have it on order already, too.

[GenericEric]

Finally received the lettered edition of Usher's Passing. At least when they finally do ship out books the quality is top notch.

I'm glad (for obvious reasons) that Lividian is releasing the McCammon limiteds instead.

[frik]

Finally received the lettered edition of Usher's Passing. At least when they finally do ship out books the quality is top notch.

Lucky you! Mine's on its way to the Netherlands, but so far USPS hasn't even received the package yet. It's with Global Post (whatever) and USPS is awaiting the book.
Will be weeks before it's here. :mad:

sk

[St. Troy]

Mine's on its way to the Netherlands, but so far USPS hasn't even received the package yet. It's with Global Post (whatever) and USPS is awaiting the book.
Will be weeks before it's here. :mad:

sk

Think of it like this:

The postal service has whisked your soon-to-be prized possession away on an exciting world tour before it settles down with you!

[frik]

Mine's on its way to the Netherlands, but so far USPS hasn't even received the package yet. It's with Global Post (whatever) and USPS is awaiting the book.
Will be weeks before it's here. :mad:

sk

Think of it like this:

The postal service has whisked your soon-to-be prized possession away on an exciting world tour before it settles down with you!

Lol, too close to reality.

sk

[herbertwest]

CD has significantly changed their production update page (now moved to here : https://www.cemeterydance.com/extras/production-updates/ )

And, we'll see how it will be updated in the future, but i personally think that it's a very good improvement !
Not only there is a "last update" regarding the page, but also regarding EACH title. And a sort of colour-code for the production update


----

Regarding :

Seasons of Terror edited by Richard Chizmar:
The Limited Edition is waiting on Simon Schuster, as they have rights to first publication via their trade edition. We will not have more information until they produce their edition. (3/31/2023)

It would be interesting to know what is Gallery Books plan though... cause Amazon (https://amzn.to/41zS1xf)says 2045, so is the project still planned or canceled?
Given the CD version has a low print (750 + 400 + 52), it's a shame that the S&S version blocks entirely the project.

What if S&S do not release their version within the next 5 years, is the project still blocked? Or is their a deadline to that blockade?

[St. Troy]

I searched AbeBooks.com for "Cemetery Dance" to see if anything of interest that I would've never known to search for might turn up, and ended up ordering these 4 (all under $40; 1 was $15):

Black Evening by David Morrell
https://www.cemeterydance.com/black-evening.html

This was a particularly cool find because, while I absolutely love Morrell's Orange Is For Anguish, Blue For Insanity (one of my favorite short stories from anyone), I had no idea he had enough such pieces ("a landmark gathering of dark suspense") to fill a collection; my previous brief researches into his career seemed to indicate that he didn't write much horror (or related) fiction. Orange/Blue (seriously - read it) left me desperate for more - and now I can have it!.

Fourbodings: A Quartet of Uneasy Tales from Four Masters of the Macabre
https://www.cemeterydance.com/fourbodings-a-quartet-of-uneasy-tales.html

"A collection of four brand new novellas of terror by British superstars Simon Clark, Tim Lebbon, Terry Lamsley, and Mark Morris"

I've never read the work of any of these people, but the chance to try four new writers (not to mention that cover art) convinced me.

Four Octobers by Rick Hautala
https://www.cemeterydance.com/four-octobers.html

Long ago, I read Hautala's Night Stone; I don't recall much about it, but I know he was one of the "other" horror writers (beyond King, Straub, Barker) I intended to look into but never got around to. This collection - "four loosely interconnected novellas...set in October, the month of pumpkins and trick or treat, of skeletons and haunted graveyards" - looks like the perfect chance to finally check out more of Hautala's work.

A Chapbook for Burnt-Out Priests, Rabbis and Ministers by Ray Bradbury
https://www.cemeterydance.com/a-chapbook-for-burnt-out-priests-rabbis-and-ministers.html

I haven't yet actually read anything of Bradbury's (I at least have the good sense to be ashamed of that fact) outside of some online samples, but recently loaded up a bit on some likely-looking things from him (Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Halloween Tree, The October Country) to read this fall, and Cemetery Dance's Chapbook ("an exclusive, brand new hardcover collection...featuring classic Bradbury creations, all having to do with the Cosmos, the Universe, Visitations, Annunciations, First and Last Suppers, early Sabbaths and much, much more") appeared to be worth rolling the dice on.

(The flip side of the secondary market - as opposed to the usual "$1k for It" side - can be a pretty fun place).

[becca69]

What happened to Gwendy’s Magic Feather lettered?

[RC65]

Black Evening by David Morrell
https://www.cemeterydance.com/black-evening.html

This was a particularly cool find because, while I absolutely love Morrell's Orange Is For Anguish, Blue For Insanity (one of my favorite short stories from anyone), I had no idea he had enough such pieces ("a landmark gathering of dark suspense") to fill a collection; my previous brief researches into his career seemed to indicate that he didn't write much horror (or related) fiction. Orange/Blue (seriously - read it) left me desperate for more - and now I can have it!.



Not only does he have enough short horror fiction to fill one collection -- but he has three full-length horror short-story collections: BLACK EVENING, NIGHTSCAPE, and BEFORE I WAKE...all signed/limited HCs, the latter two published by Subterranean Press.

[OldCrow88]

What happened to Gwendy’s Magic Feather lettered?

No idea but it's only been four years since pre-order. Was going to give it another year or so before inquiring. (said in the tone of a beat dog)