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kingricefan

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I was able to get a copy of Subterranean Press' gift edition of The Shining for just a smidge over the retail price. I should have it the beginning of the week. I do have the signed limited version coming whenever it finally gets published.

John
Good for you, John! :jammin: See, you are becoming the King completist- my evil plan has begun to work.....hahaha!
 
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jchanic

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Good for you, John! :jammin: See, you are becoming the King completist- my evil plan has begun to work.....hahaha!

I've been a SK completist for a long time. Now that I'm retired (and on a somewhat fixed income) I've become more careful on what I buy. Cash was a bit tight when The Shining was announced, so I opted for just the signed limited then.

John
 

kingricefan

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Just pre-ordered from Cemetary Dance Screamplays (which will have King's The General screenplay in it) along with the limited edition of Gone Girl by Gillian Finn (which King highly praised and everyone in the universe has read or is reading!). Got them both for half off!
 

Speedygi81

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Received my Subterranean Press limited 'gift' edition of The Shining today and it is absolutely stunning! Here's a pic:
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The pattern that's on the slipcase is what the artist used for the carpeting in his illustrations. Magnificent artwork! I am running out of room for my SK books Time to buy a bigger house!!!

My respect for you just went to a new level when I saw Michael Crichton on your shelf.
 

kingricefan

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My respect for you just went to a new level when I saw Michael Crichton on your shelf.
I love his books! He makes you understand things without making you feel like he's talking down to you. I've learned alot from reading his novels. I learned alot about him from reading Travels. I am saddened that he cannot write anymore books.
 

kingricefan

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A buncha Chricton! Sphere's my favorite.
Not a bad choice. My favorite will always be The Great Train Robbery- it was the first book of his I ever read- way back in the '70's when the paperback had the 'gate-fold' cover. He took me to another time and place and made it all come to life for me, a child of 15 or 16. Prey is my second favorite- a terrifying glimpse into what just might come to pass if scientists doesn't realize the fatal potentials of what they are now playing around with.
 

Speedygi81

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Received my Subterranean Press limited 'gift' edition of The Shining today and it is absolutely stunning! Here's a pic:
View attachment 974
The pattern that's on the slipcase is what the artist used for the carpeting in his illustrations. Magnificent artwork! I am running out of room for my SK books Time to buy a bigger house!!!

My respect for you just went to a new level when I saw Michael Crichton
Not a bad choice. My favorite will always be The Great Train Robbery- it was the first book of his I ever read- way back in the '70's when the paperback had the 'gate-fold' cover. He took me to another time and place and made it all come to life for me, a child of 15 or 16. Prey is my second favorite- a terrifying glimpse into what just might come to pass if scientists doesn't realize the fatal potentials of what they are now playing around with.

I think Michael Crichton has imagination in spades, certainly among the top few elite writers I have read, he can do science fiction, crime novels, suspense. He truly was a rare talent, and it was sad to see him go.