Question regarding Stephen King's thoughts on S/L edition books

[rusty23]

Agreed. You really see the quality of the book when you read it page by page. Plus, it's a good workout since some of these S/Ls are heavy!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Agreed. You really see the quality of the book when you read it page by page. Plus, it's a good workout since some of these S/Ls are heavy!

I would definitely love to have a weight lifting workout with a S/L Centipede Press edition of Salem's Lot.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Shining?? You mean Salem's Lot?

It could well have been The Shining too, given different circumstances. Check out the following photos of the prospectus that Jared at Centipede Press sent Stephen King. If authorisation had been granted, Jared would have published The Shining in the same manner as Salem's Lot.

Traycase Front:

The_Shining_Prospectus 1.jpg

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Shining?? You mean Salem's Lot?

It could well have been The Shining too, given different circumstances. Check out the following photos of the prospectus that Jared at Centipede Press sent Stephen King. If authorisation had been granted, Jared would have published The Shining in the same manner as Salem's Lot.

Traycase Front:

The_Shining_Prospectus 1.jpg

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Inside Title Page:

The_Shining_Prospectus_2.jpg

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Lion Fold-out Artwork:

The_Shining_Prospectus_3.jpg

[Theli]

That is pretty damn cool. I'll be happy when my sub. press copy arrives though!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

That is pretty damn cool. I'll be happy when my sub. press copy arrives though!

It will certainly be interesting to see how the Sub Press edition compares to the prospectus that Centipede Press produced for it.

[jhanic]

I seriously doubt Subterranean Press's edition will even compare with that prototype.

John

[subie09lega]

I agree, that prototype of The Shining is beautiful but I, personally, like the understated treatment. I like the Sub design (especially Chong's artwork) but Jerad's is the cat's meow.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I seriously doubt Subterranean Press's edition will even compare with that prototype.

John

I have to agree with this. Even though the Sub Press edition will look really good, I don't think it will be as stunning as Jared's prospectus. From looking at those photos, I am so disappointed that Stephen King would not authorise Centipede Press to publish The Shining.

[bsaenz24]

I know most love the Centipede Press Salem's Lot book and for the most part, I do too, but personally, I think it is much too large to actually read. I bought it basically because of the love of Salem's Lot itself.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I know most love the Centipede Press Salem's Lot book and for the most part, I do too, but personally, I think it is much too large to actually read. I bought it basically because of the love of Salem's Lot itself.

I thought you liked oversized books, Brad?

[bsaenz24]

I thought you liked oversized books, Brad?

I do!! LOL! But seriously, the SL is a monster to try to actually read. Sort of like that Artists Inspired by King....BEAUTIFUL book!! A big tough to actually page through. I was very lucky to get one of the last $1k signed editions of that when he dropped the price to $300 to get rid of the last few.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I do!! LOL! But seriously, the SL is a monster to try to actually read. Sort of like that Artists Inspired by King....BEAUTIFUL book!! A big tough to actually page through. I was very lucky to get one of the last $1k signed editions of that when he dropped the price to $300 to get rid of the last few.

Very nice, Brad! I heard that book is a whopping 11 x 15!!!

The largest book I have is Secretary of Dreams, which is a huge 9 x 12. I absolutely love oversized books and I wished all CD books were 9 x 12. Nothing wrong with the current oversized 7 x 10, but I thought the size of Secretary of Dreams was spectacular!