THE FIREMAN by Joe Hill:

[RonClinton]

To steer off the beaten path a tad bit more; are any of you guys in the Goldsboro Book of the Month Club? It appears you could get some pretty nice looking books for not a bad price tag at all. Although I'll admit, most of mine would be for collecting purposes only and never read. But again, that'd be nothing new for me as I keep reading copies on hand of what I intend to read.

No, I like to pick my own books (all of which I read...eventually)...even if I relaxed that a bit, many of their picks just aren't my thing. They're great to pick up the odd signed UK HC 1st (THE FIREMAN, HEX, THE MARTIAN, etc.), but their club isn't for me.

[Brian861]

To steer off the beaten path a tad bit more; are any of you guys in the Goldsboro Book of the Month Club? It appears you could get some pretty nice looking books for not a bad price tag at all. Although I'll admit, most of mine would be for collecting purposes only and never read. But again, that'd be nothing new for me as I keep reading copies on hand of what I intend to read.

[Brian861]

Just had it confirmed by Goldsboro: They say it is numbered.

Thanks, Ron. They also stated that they try to match numbers for future orders as well. Seem like really good folks over there. Now debating whether or not to order since I already have one coming from Waterstones (not signed or numbered) :-/.

[Brian861]

+2 for me. Banking on that they'll fit the UKs as well. If not, not biggie. I'll pay it forward to some other member in need down the road. Thanks for putting it back up, Brian.

[Brian James Freeman]

I'm placing the final order for THE FIREMAN slipcase today if anyone wants to get an order in real quick:

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/X_CASES044

Brian

[RonClinton]

Typically Goldboro's limited editions are numbered...but, you're right, I don't see that specific indication on the page for the book (though I sure thought I did at the time I ordered it ), so am not clear what the deal is with THE FIREMAN. I sure hope it will be. Tell you what, since I've ordered the thing and did so under the assumption (and, again, I thought it said it) that it was numbered, I'm going to drop them a note. I'll report back when I hear back from them.

Just had it confirmed by Goldsboro: They say it is numbered.

[RonClinton]

Where does it say it's numbered? I see where they say they have 350 copies, but that sounds like they just have 350 copies for sale, not that they're numbered copies.

Typically Goldboro's limited editions are numbered...but, you're right, I don't see that specific indication on the page for the book (though I sure thought I did at the time I ordered it ), so am not clear what the deal is with THE FIREMAN. I sure hope it will be. Tell you what, since I've ordered the thing and did so under the assumption (and, again, I thought it said it) that it was numbered, I'm going to drop them a note. I'll report back when I hear back from them.

[Dave1442397]

Get it from Goldboro instead...same book, same red-stained page edges, etc....but it's numbered (of 350).

Where does it say it's numbered? I see where they say they have 350 copies, but that sounds like they just have 350 copies for sale, not that they're numbered copies.

[Brian861]

Ron. Out of curiosity. How were you able to find out that the edges are red for this edition also? I didn't see it on the info page. Thanks!

Never mind. Saw it on the scroll on the home page .

[Brian861]

Get it from Goldboro instead...same book, same red-stained page edges, etc....but it's numbered (of 350).

Ron. Out of curiosity. How were you able to find out that the edges are red for this edition also? I didn't see it on the info page. Thanks!

[Brian861]

Interesting thoughts. One thing I will say, Pete has me paying much closer attention to his news letters while I wait.

I'm sure Pete means well but I get impatient reading through all the bs before actually getting to the info I'm actually interested in. Just get to the point already, Pete!! LOL.

[Brian861]

Get it from Goldboro instead...same book, same red-stained page edges, etc....but it's numbered (of 350).

Goldsboro will also package it such that, if the bombs fall while it's en route, you can die safe in the knowledge that, unlike you, your book will not succumb to nuclear fire.

Well, crap. I already jumped on it at Waterstones. I always forget about Goldsboro. Oh well, not being numbered is no biggie to me and an overseas mate is picking it up so I know it'll be shipped save and sound.

[RonClinton]

Interesting thoughts. One thing I will say, Pete has me paying much closer attention to his news letters while I wait.

You and me both, my friend, you and me both.

[Martin]

Or maybe that's the discrepancy that's creating the delay...originally contracted for 500, then changed to 1500 somewhere along the line, but contractual matters are still not finalized, etc....something like that. Just a guess, though. Usually Pete @ PS is pretty on top of matters, so the fact that the ordering deadline passed his "late May" declaration -- and did so without comments -- may means that something still needs to get ironed out.

Interesting thoughts. One thing I will say, Pete has me paying much closer attention to his news letters while I wait.

[RonClinton]

Or maybe that's the discrepancy that's creating the delay...originally contracted for 500, then changed to 1500 somewhere along the line, but contractual matters are still not finalized, etc....something like that. Just a guess, though. Usually Pete @ PS is pretty on top of matters, so the fact that the ordering deadline passed his "late May" declaration -- and did so without comments -- may means that something still needs to get ironed out.