Stephen King the Doubleday Years

[Brian James Freeman]

The Numbered Artist Edition of THE SHINING has sold out!

Brian

[Brian861]

The art has a pulpish, men's-magazine kind of vibe, which suits the stories perfectly, given that that's from where most (all?) of the stories originated. It would've been unfortunate to see this kind of style for 'SALEM'S LOT or the others, but for NIGHT SHIFT I think that's right on the money.

Yep, that was exactly our goal when we discussed which artist to hire for the interior... I think everyone will be pleased with the 20 pieces he's working on!

Brian

I think you're spot on, Ron with your assessment of how the art should be done in this edition. I honestly never thought about it til you mentioned that most, if not all, these stories first appeared in that medium. Good on CD as well if that's where it's headed.

[Brian James Freeman]

The art has a pulpish, men's-magazine kind of vibe, which suits the stories perfectly, given that that's from where most (all?) of the stories originated. It would've been unfortunate to see this kind of style for 'SALEM'S LOT or the others, but for NIGHT SHIFT I think that's right on the money.

Yep, that was exactly our goal when we discussed which artist to hire for the interior... I think everyone will be pleased with the 20 pieces he's working on!

Brian

[RonClinton]

The art has a pulpish, men's-magazine kind of vibe, which suits the stories perfectly, given that that's from where most (all?) of the stories originated. It would've been unfortunate to see this kind of style for 'SALEM'S LOT or the others, but for NIGHT SHIFT I think that's right on the money.

[bsaenz24]

I'm loving the way these sketches are turning out. Not sure how the final work will turn out, but these have a sort of old school horror comic feel to them.

I love the art, but I need to do a reread. I don't recall the stories enough to place them.

[Theli]

I'm loving the way these sketches are turning out. Not sure how the final work will turn out, but these have a sort of old school horror comic feel to them.

[Brian James Freeman]

One more sneak peek at a SKETCH for the artwork for NIGHT SHIFT, but please note it is just an early sketch and the perspective or other elements or even the scene selected could change completely for the final artwork:



Brian

[Sock Monkey]

I think that might be the last time, but I will ask Richard later this summer what he thinks!

Brian

Thanks, Brian. If not, no problem. I should have taken advantage of the deal when it was previously offered. But I'll keep my fingers crossed just in case!

[Brian James Freeman]

They did right after the early The Shining preorder offer (I know because I was finally able to jump on).

I think that might be the last time, but I will ask Richard later this summer what he thinks!

Brian

[slayn666]

Any chance you might offer it one last time for the remaining three books?

They did right after the early The Shining preorder offer (I know because I was finally able to jump on).

[Sock Monkey]

A few dozen people did the "buy the whole set now" deal after CARRIE, which I think they'll find is turning in a REALLY good deal.

Brian

Any chance you might offer it one last time for the remaining three books?

[Sock Monkey]

The Shining is selling very quickly: The Lettered Artist Edition is already sold out, the Numbered Artist Edition is now 90% sold out, and the Slipcased Gift Edition is already 75% sold out. This is WAY ahead of 'SALEM'S LOT.

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king11

Brian

Holy biscuits! That is awesome. I'm not surprised that the lettered is already gone and that the AE is almost sold out, but to have sold 75% of the gift edition's 3000 copies is amazing! I was wondering how well this would sell in relation to Salem's Lot mostly due to the Subterranean Press edition being released in the not-too-distant past. I know there were cries of double-dipping when this set was first announced. It seems that people have changed their minds. I'm sure the high-quality of these editions along with the awesome bonus feature is driving this, which is awesome! Congrats, CD!

[Brian James Freeman]

I doubt you guys would ever reveal the numbers, but I'd be interested to see what percentage was sold via special early preorders, either through a subscription to the whole set or the offer that came in shortly after 'Salem's Lot was put up for general preorder.

A few dozen people did the "buy the whole set now" deal after CARRIE, which I think they'll find is turning in a REALLY good deal.

Brian

[slayn666]

The Shining is selling very quickly: The Lettered Artist Edition is already sold out, the Numbered Artist Edition is now 90% sold out, and the Slipcased Gift Edition is already 75% sold out. This is WAY ahead of 'SALEM'S LOT.

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king11

Brian

I doubt you guys would ever reveal the numbers, but I'd be interested to see what percentage was sold via special early preorders, either through a subscription to the whole set or the offer that came in shortly after 'Salem's Lot was put up for general preorder.

[bsaenz24]

The Shining is selling very quickly: The Lettered Artist Edition is already sold out, the Numbered Artist Edition is now 90% sold out, and the Slipcased Gift Edition is already 75% sold out. This is WAY ahead of 'SALEM'S LOT.

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king11

Brian

That's awesome news!!