Production Update Questions

[Splync]

From Dan Franklin on Facebook today: 
"Some updates, to start:  
The Stand-material availability with Skivertex and a confusion between Asahi and Ashai caused a massive speedbump, but back rolling! Can share some exclusive art if youre keen, too.
 
Forthcoming grab bag 2018-those three books (Suffer the Children, Odd Adventures, Tomorrow’s Journal) are far underway. Sample for StC is here already, although all should ship together. This printer is not fast, but they're willing to process bulk orders of multiple books—and I believe they are the solution to clearing the backlog. I'm prepping the next two to start with them! Both are phenomenal books purchased ages back. One is announced/presold, one is not.
 
Shocklines-have it at a printer but trying to clear a few projects so we don't get drowned before the final switch is thrown. I reallllly want this one done, as it's our oldest.
 
SKR- I believe this is rolling at its printer. I coordinated to get an active quote so it should be smooth sailing there, but I'm not primary point on this project.
 
Behind-paid, printed, shipping from printer!
 
Little Boy-paid, printed, shipping from printer!
 
CD79-saw the finished design PDFs and to say Im excited is stupidly underplaying it. Supposed to be a late August release? Could have been earlier but we waited until a couple months after YOU LIKE IT DARKER at the direct request of the good (and terrifying) folks at Simon & Schuster.
 
I don't work with most King products directly but is written on the board to expect FoF lettered, GFT limited, FitC lettered this year too!
 
A bunch of paperback projects, too. Maybe some other things? There are a lot of things. Pretty sure I saw a Billy Summers sample get okayed, but I need to check with folks. Art portfolio stuff for The Stand is incredible. Paperback book club hit the numbers it needs to."

[sholloman81]

I'm reposting this question since I never received a response to my May post:

Any updates or information regarding the "Becoming the Bogeyman Slipcase" that was temporarily offered for those that pre-ordered the book? I know that this isn't technically a CD release, but I figured that this might be an ok place to ask. Thanks!

[khaos]

I have a couple books that still show pre-printing check. We’re All in This Together by Owen King and Four Halloweens 2. Both books I've been really looking forward to for a very long time. Any updates on those?

[sholloman81]

I aim to have a full update for every item on the page in April, if not before! I know Rich circulated an email on what he plans for the limited line's first six months of the year, and those are definitely the priority at the moment--The Stand, Face in the Crowd Lim/Lettered, GMF Lettered, GFT Limited, Little Boy, Shocklines and one or two others? Maybe a GYE? I know the Koryta book is supposed to be shipping our way currently--but even if it's a "everything is the same, no new info available" I'll ask around regarding each item on the page

For Billy Summers, I'm still waiting on an update that's never come. No new information currently. Will ask folks. Have a new slipcase manufacturer I'm trialing out for Face in the Crowd, since slipcases seem to be a huge speedbump for us. They work pretty fast and their sample was very good and everything is paid for. Fingers crossed that avenue opens up for future things!

As for Dark Masques, I can't find much of anything here. If that's the case and it is lost due to dead contracts and time, something *must* be subbed in for it. I will see what I can figure out regarding, and what options we have available to substitute. 

Hi Dan, I just saw the recent updates to the production updates page. Thanks for doing that! I do have an additional question. Would you by chance have any updates or information regarding the "Becoming the Bogeyman Slipcase" that was temporarily offered for those that pre-ordered the book? I know that this isn't technically a CD release, but I figured that this might be an ok place to ask. Thanks!

[sholloman81]

I aim to have a full update for every item on the page in April, if not before! I know Rich circulated an email on what he plans for the limited line's first six months of the year, and those are definitely the priority at the moment--The Stand, Face in the Crowd Lim/Lettered, GMF Lettered, GFT Limited, Little Boy, Shocklines and one or two others? Maybe a GYE? I know the Koryta book is supposed to be shipping our way currently--but even if it's a "everything is the same, no new info available" I'll ask around regarding each item on the page

For Billy Summers, I'm still waiting on an update that's never come. No new information currently. Will ask folks. Have a new slipcase manufacturer I'm trialing out for Face in the Crowd, since slipcases seem to be a huge speedbump for us. They work pretty fast and their sample was very good and everything is paid for. Fingers crossed that avenue opens up for future things!

As for Dark Masques, I can't find much of anything here. If that's the case and it is lost due to dead contracts and time, something *must* be subbed in for it. I will see what I can figure out regarding, and what options we have available to substitute.Â

Thanks Dan! Appreciate you keeping us updated. Also appreciate the extra info on the Billy Sumers slipcase.

[DanFranklin]

I aim to have a full update for every item on the page in April, if not before! I know Rich circulated an email on what he plans for the limited line's first six months of the year, and those are definitely the priority at the moment--The Stand, Face in the Crowd Lim/Lettered, GMF Lettered, GFT Limited, Little Boy, Shocklines and one or two others? Maybe a GYE? I know the Koryta book is supposed to be shipping our way currently--but even if it's a "everything is the same, no new info available" I'll ask around regarding each item on the page

For Billy Summers, I'm still waiting on an update that's never come. No new information currently. Will ask folks. Have a new slipcase manufacturer I'm trialing out for Face in the Crowd, since slipcases seem to be a huge speedbump for us. They work pretty fast and their sample was very good and everything is paid for. Fingers crossed that avenue opens up for future things!

As for Dark Masques, I can't find much of anything here. If that's the case and it is lost due to dead contracts and time, something *must* be subbed in for it. I will see what I can figure out regarding, and what options we have available to substitute. 

[havok]

I'll have to confirm but I think there was an issue with Dark Masques that we need to addressed.

Anything more on this? Old item _CP111208 New No Risk Collector's Pack: Stephen King, Brian Keene, and More! from 2008-09 that included The Painted Darkness Limited Edition (shipped), Elsewhere ARC (shipped), The Cage ARC (shipped) and Dark Masques which never materialized nor, to the best of my knowledge, was ever replaced with anything.

Anybody?

[sholloman81]

I'll try to ask around! Haven't heard anything, but I also was repeatedly told to expect it by the end of the year, so will check and see what I can find out

Hi Dan,

Thought I would repost this question since I haven't received an update on my previous post from 12/07. I wanted to check back and see if you ever had a chance to reach out about the Billy Summers slipcase as planned. If so, do you have a more specific update? Any info is appreciated.

On a side note, can we expect the Production updates page to be updated for December? I'm updating my "outstanding orders" list and am very interested to see what is going on with some of the other items that were expected to be produced/mailed before the end of the year such as the GE of The Stand. Again, any info is appreciated. Thanks!!

[sholloman81]

I'll try to ask around! Haven't heard anything, but I also was repeatedly told to expect it by the end of the year, so will check and see what I can find out

Hi Dan,

Sorry to be a pest, but I wanted to check back and see if you ever had a chance to reach out about the Billy Summers slipcase as planned. If so, do you have an update? Any info is appreciated.

On a side note, can we expect the Production updates page to be updated for December? I'm updating my "outstanding orders" list and am very interested to see what is going on with some of the other items that were expected to be produced/mailed before the end of the year such as the GE of The Stand. Again, any info is appreciated. Thanks!!

[DanFranklin]

Hi Dan, just wanted to check back again and see if you have any newer updates regarding the Billy Summers slipcase? If not, no worries. Let me know what you think whenever you have a moment. Thanks!

I'll try to ask around! Haven't heard anything, but I also was repeatedly told to expect it by the end of the year, so will check and see what I can find out

[sholloman81]

I don't have any specifics on it, sorry! I know it's at the top of the list for the aftermarket ones, but beyond that I'm not sure. Will advise if I hear more. I hope to have some very cool updates on one of the longest overdue projects very soon, and a more recent but unannounced project!

Hi Dan, just wanted to check back again and see if you have any newer updates regarding the Billy Summers slipcase? If not, no worries. Let me know what you think whenever you have a moment. Thanks!

[sholloman81]

Hi Dan,

Just wondering if you have any info on the slipcase for Holly that CD is producing. It's not listed among the other slipcases on the Production Updates page. Any info is appreciated.

[DanFranklin]

Hi Dan, it's been about six months since I last checked; so, I figured I would touch base to see if you have any more/newer updates regarding the Billy Summers slipcase? Let me know what you think whenever you have a moment. Thanks!

I don't have any specifics on it, sorry! I know it's at the top of the list for the aftermarket ones, but beyond that I'm not sure. Will advise if I hear more. I hope to have some very cool updates on one of the longest overdue projects very soon, and a more recent but unannounced project!

[sholloman81]

No proper updates! It has quite a line in front of it before it sees the light of day, sadly

Hi Dan, it's been about six months since I last checked; so, I figured I would touch base to see if you have any more/newer updates regarding the Billy Summers slipcase? Let me know what you think whenever you have a moment. Thanks!

[DanFranklin]

Hi, Dan.

I've received a couple of queries from McCammon fans about the Gone South limiteds they ordered from CD. Do you have any idea when those will ship? (Or have they shipped, and they need to contact Mindy?)

Thanks!

Hunter

I am not certain! I am sure LP has done their side, but we have to catch up on a fair amount of stuff. Please check back in a few weeks if you haven't heard more!