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[Ben Staad]

I concur. I used to exclusively collect SK but over time I realized I could never afford to be a real SK collector.

Now I just buy editions that appeal to me. If it's the art, story, author, or publisher that catches my eye then it becomes part of my hoard..,erm, collection.

I still call my hoard of books "my collection" for the linguistic ease of it and perhaps the distinction is more about semantics than I give it credit for, but I've never considered myself a true collector, not really. But for me, that type of focus is unappealingly restrictive, so I don't aim to be one, either.

[RonClinton]

I think I define myself more as a hoarder than a collector. A collector has the things they collect all on a good display. I do not. I have my books crammed, perched, shoved, piled where ever I can store them for reading. I have a few bookcases but they got filled up years ago and now I have books cascading from whatever available space I have left them in.
I did at one time have the fake idea that I would gain a room back when our eldest moved out, but now hes nearing the age of an adult, hes quite happy to remain in this house as he knows its a better option. lol so thats my dream of gaining my art and book room fading

Even after doing this for 35ish years and buying thousands of "collectible" books, I still think of myself as as hoarder, albeit an organized one, with everything on display and shelved, I think, beautifully. But to me, a "collector" is someone who collects with a focus, either an author(s) or a time period (e.g. 19th century 1sts) or a niche interest (religion, botany, WWII, etc.) or a publisher(s) or etc. etc...something that ties each book within their collection together to form a holistic unity, where the individual books are components to a cohesive whole that offers a wider, expansive understanding of a particular topic or era. With the diverse nature in what I buy -- old vintage noir paperbacks, modern horror collectibles, a few important SF titles, genre and bookstore history, and so on -- there's no "cohesive whole" to be discerned, other than my own particular, personal interests. It's a reflection of me as a reader and being, and as such it's more a hoard of reflective pieces of that approach, as opposed to a true collection. I still call my hoard of books "my collection" for the linguistic ease of it and perhaps the distinction is more about semantics than I give it credit for, but I've never considered myself a true collector, not really. But for me, that type of focus is unappealingly restrictive, so I don't aim to be one, either.

[Hermit]

That is your origin story as a collector.

I think I define myself more as a hoarder than a collector. A collector has the things they collect all on a good display. I do not. I have my books crammed, perched, shoved, piled where ever I can store them for reading. I have a few bookcases but they got filled up years ago and now I have books cascading from whatever available space I have left them in.
I did at one time have the fake idea that I would gain a room back when our eldest moved out, but now hes nearing the age of an adult, hes quite happy to remain in this house as he knows its a better option. lol so thats my dream of gaining my art and book room fading

[Ben Staad]

That is your origin story as a collector.

I have the money drain known as teenage kids so I can't afford to go after the collectable editions, but I was lucky to snag a signed HB copy from a uk dinked book sale and its hardly a noticeable damage at all.. I dont chase collectable books but I do like to gain a signed copy of a book if I like the authors work. ive got a small handful of signed books from various writers now.

[Hermit]

LOL. I had that thought as well.

I have the money drain known as teenage kids so I can't afford to go after the collectable editions, but I was lucky to snag a signed HB copy from a uk dinked book sale and its hardly a noticeable damage at all.. I dont chase collectable books but I do like to gain a signed copy of a book if I like the authors work. ive got a small handful of signed books from various writers now.

[Ben Staad]

LOL. I had that thought as well.

THE HALLOWEEN CHILDREN is one of my favorites. I’m hoping one of these days Earthling will get around to publishing their lettered edition so I can give them all of my money.

[Sock Monkey]

Yes I have read (and have copies on my bookshelf) of The painted Darkness and the Halloween children. my hubs bought them for me a few years ago, good stories, and are going to be re-read. theres a few other titles I hope to get hold of sooner or later

THE HALLOWEEN CHILDREN is one of my favorites. I’m hoping one of these days Earthling will get around to publishing their lettered edition so I can give them all of my money.

[Hermit]

Yes I have read (and have copies on my bookshelf) of The painted Darkness and the Halloween children. my hubs bought them for me a few years ago, good stories, and are going to be re-read. theres a few other titles I hope to get hold of sooner or later

[Martin]

I got my first chapbook this week, Burying little Annie. its a nice sentimental story that made me tear up a little. I wish I could afford to subscribe to a higher tier. I wanna read everything

Brian's writing often induces an emotional response with me. If you have not read it, I highly recommend 'The Painted Darkness'. He has copies starting at $10.00. Brian James Freeman – Lividian Publications

[Brian James Freeman]

I got my first chapbook this week, Burying little Annie. its a nice sentimental story that made me tear up a little. I wish I could afford to subscribe to a higher tier. I wanna read everything

Many thanks!

[Brian James Freeman]

Lividian Publications is pleased to announce our special editions of WHERE THEY WAIT by Scott Carson, which will be shipping this month:

https://lividian.com/where-they-wait...ng-this-month/

Brian

[Ben Staad]

Good luck resisting the temptation. I like the author and love LP so I FOMO'ed this right up! LOL LOL

Just noticed that email myself. Am torn as I am a big fan of the author, but it isn't a must have book for me, especially as I missed Lividian's last book by this author. Will probably wait until the end of the month to decide as I want to balance this against a few other potential book purchases. Hopefully it will sell out for Lividian and take the choice out of my hands.

[sholloman81]

Interesting email today.

Not saying anything else.

Just noticed that email myself. Am torn as I am a big fan of the author, but it isn't a must have book for me, especially as I missed Lividian's last book by this author. Will probably wait until the end of the month to decide as I want to balance this against a few other potential book purchases. Hopefully it will sell out for Lividian and take the choice out of my hands.

[Ben Staad]

Interesting email today.

Not saying anything else.

[Hermit]

I got my first chapbook this week, Burying little Annie. its a nice sentimental story that made me tear up a little. I wish I could afford to subscribe to a higher tier. I wanna read everything