Okay (deep breaths now) - I've been waiting a bit to post this. (I'm not sure why. Maybe I don't want to "jinx" my good fortune.) I ordered a hardcover of Joe Hill's
Heart-Shaped Box. I already have a trade edition, paperback and BCE, but I've been trying for a 1st edition hardcover. Well, it arrived today (it was advertised as in VG condition) and it IS a first edition! I was so incredibly happy - it's my absolute favorite book of his.
But wait, there's more! I was so busy looking inside to see if I scored a first edition, I didn't notice the white decal sticker on the front of the book stating "Autographed Copy." WHAAAAAT??!! I opened it and there it was in blue ink "Joe Hill 3.13.07" !!!!!! I started bawling - I still can't believe it and am crying again. I have wanted a signed Stephen King book for so long and this is the very next best thing! AND in my favorite JH book (AND a first edition!)! I won't even blow your mind by telling you how little I paid for it because someone, somewhere wasn't paying attention.
Forgive me please for rambling, but I'm looking at this as a blessing from above. Not to give up hope and that I WILL get a signed SK book someday too! Thanks for sharing in my joy.