Signed books and how you got them!

[Gazman]

Hi All,

I have two signed Stephen King books, a special edition Under the Dome (the one that came in a purple slipcase with a set of cards) that I got into a bidding war over and a first edition 'Liseys Story' that I got as a wedding present from the wife.

I'm always on the hunt for more, if only I had more money!

Just wondering what signed books you guys all have (if any!) and how you got them.

 

[Gazman]

Just noticed the spelling error in the title....

That's what you get for rushing while at work. Can I edit that?

 

[Moderator]

Just noticed the spelling error in the title....

That's what you get for rushing while at work. Can I edit that?

It's too late for you to edit, but I fixed it.

 

[Gazman]

It's too late for you to edit, but I fixed it.

You're a star! Cheers!

 

[Moderator]

Not sure how many of them are signed, but quite a few and they were given to me by Steve. One of the perks of the job.

 

[Gazman]

Not sure how many of them are signed, but quite a few and they were given to me by Steve. One of the perks of the job.

As perks go that one won't be topped!! You've instantly won the whole thread before anyone else even got a chance.

 

[Moderator]

As perks go that one won't be topped!! You've instantly won the whole thread before anyone else even got a chance.

Maybe as a perk, but there are a lot of others who have more books signed by Steve than I do.

 

[Gazman]

Maybe as a perk, but there are a lot of others who have more books signed by Steve than I do.

But they didn't get them the way you did. Very cool, and I'm not at all jealous!!!
Do you have a favorite one that he gave you?

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I have one SK signed copy - TGWLTG. I obtained it through a Haven Foundation fundraiser. I picked it up for my wife who didn’t appreciate it, even though she is a huge fan of his writings and has every book of his. She said the only thing she would ever hope to get from him was a personalized message in a book… a mere signature didn’t matter. She always felt his writings spoke directly to her and it would be amazing if he actually DID ‘speak’ to her. The book sits somewhere collecting dust.

She was laying by the pool Saturday reading The Outsider when it started to rain. She grabbed her phone and ran under the porch. She looked back and saw the book laying by the lounge chair. She ran back and retrieved it. She was dismayed that with so little rain getting to it, that the cover (not the slipcover) immediately started disintegrating and the edges were all frayed. I think she was hinting that I needed to replace it for her bookshelf after she finishes reading it.

 

[Moderator]

But they didn't get them the way you did. Very cool, and I'm not at all jealous!!!
Do you have a favorite one that he gave you?

I like some more than others but couldn't pick just one that stands above the rest. Each time I try to do that, I think of another title that I like and can't decide.

 

[Gazman]

I have one SK signed copy - TGWLTG. I obtained it through a Haven Foundation fundraiser. I picked it up for my wife who didn’t appreciate it, even though she is a huge fan of his writings and has every book of his. She said the only thing she would ever hope to get from him was a personalized message in a book… a mere signature didn’t matter. She always felt his writings spoke directly to her and it would be amazing if he actually DID ‘speak’ to her. The book sits somewhere collecting dust.

She was laying by the pool Saturday reading The Outsider when it started to rain. She grabbed her phone and ran under the porch. She looked back and saw the book laying by the lounge chair. She ran back and retrieved it. She was dismayed that with so little rain getting to it, that the cover (not the slipcover) immediately started disintegrating and the edges were all frayed. I think she was hinting that I needed to replace it for her bookshelf after she finishes reading it.

I get what she's saying, as a huge fan I'd love a personal message too but I cherish the signed copies I have and If she ever needs a new home for her one let me know!!

Its your mission now to get the one that was damaged in the rain to Stephen himself so he can write a witty 'rain related' message to her, there's a joke about leaving the outsider outside there somewhere.

 

[Moderator]

I get what she's saying, as a huge fan I'd love a personal message too but I cherish the signed copies I have and If she ever needs a new home for her one let me know!!

Its your mission now to get the one that was damaged in the rain to Stephen himself so he can write a witty 'rain related' message to her, there's a joke about leaving the outsider outside there somewhere.

That would be an exercise in futility.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I get what she's saying, as a huge fan I'd love a personal message too but I cherish the signed copies I have and If she ever needs a new home for her one let me know!!

Its your mission now to get the one that was damaged in the rain to Stephen himself so he can write a witty 'rain related' message to her, there's a joke about leaving the outsider outside there somewhere.

LOL... Nah, I've given up on the idea of ever getting her one with a personal message. The man is getting up in age and has given so much to us all already... I figure he's got much on his plate already, and let him enjoy doing just what he wants to do.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

That would be an exercise in futility.

Oh yeah... and there's always that gatekeeper to contend with who never forgets anything.

 

[Gazman]

That would be an exercise in futility.

Oh yeah... and there's always that gatekeeper to contend with who never forgets anything.

That sounds like a challenge to me!! I'm packing up my books and booking the first flight. Ms. Mod will you meet us at the airport?

 

[Moderator]

Oh yeah... and there's always that gatekeeper to contend with who never forgets anything.

That's what I get paid the big bucks for.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I hope you get a yearly bonus for having to put up with me. If not, I could always speak to him if you want.

 

[Moderator]

That sounds like a challenge to me!! I'm packing up my books and booking the first flight. Ms. Mod will you meet us at the airport?

I could meet you at the airport but taking you to get your books signed would be a completely different story.

 

[Moderator]

I hope you get a yearly bonus for having to put up with me. If not, I could always speak to him if you want.

The notation on the check stub is Hazard Pay/Mental Health Compensation.

 

[Gazman]

I could meet you at the airport but taking you to get your books signed would be a completely different story.

Just point us in the right direction and give us his number so we can text before we arrive, don't want to be rude!