Centipede will be releasing.....

[RonClinton]

I know you know this, Ron, but it can't be overstated (it seems) that this book is hugely not DRACULA. It's a rewritten (sometimes, bizarrely, apparently) adaptation- by someone else entirely- of Bram Stoker's timeless classic. That's me point- I don't get the hype. I get it's interest to folks who have an affinity to the source material and are Drac enthusiasts and collectors, but- I just don't think that most of the 500 frenzied buyers Sunday morning were really in that category. There was something else going on. Eh, moving on. Except to say that I don't share the opinion that this will be a "hot" book to flip -allowing for the initial wave of left out buyers, of course, but once that dies down- down the years. There's just too many of these, and it's too "niche", imo.

More importantly- why the hell do you not have a proper edition of this seminal book on your damn shelves?!! That is incredible to me. It's my favorite book. Even if it's not yours, you are a Horror Guy! When you consider all the pluses and delights- and creeps!- in it, and add the immense weight of time-tested and immeasurable influence- I just think it's one of the best novels ever made. May I suggest 2 highly affordable editions that I find are essential?:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dra...=9781454944218
This is a Barnes & Noble edition that they have repackaged numerous times over the decades, but it's always the same "guts", and, in addition to the wonderful Gorey Illos has a goodly amount of notes, bibliography and other addendum.


https://www.amazon.com/Dracula-Books.../dp/0688139213

This Books of Wonder edition is just a gorgeous way to read this story. If Barry Moser woodcuts sound like your thing- and why wouldn't they?!- this is a must have book on the shelf. Heck, it's practically free (used) all over the place if you look! (Their War of the Worlds, Mic-Droppingly illustrated by Tom Kidd is even more essential: https://www.amazon.com/War-Worlds-Bo.../dp/0688131379)

Ron, yes, I was aware it wasn’t the novel DRACULA, but for some reason I was under the — apparently mistaken — idea that this volume included both the novel proper and this unabridged alternate version. Looking now back at the Centipede page, that doesn’t seem to be the case… I’m not sure now where I got that idea that both books would be included. I’m disappointed, but the mistake was all mine. As far as PoD being written by someone else, I don’t believe that’s been conclusively determined; a strong case has also been put forth that it was Stoker’s work with perhaps (or perhaps not) some minor additions by others.

I have of course read DRACULA, but have no collectible/archival HC in my collection…not sure why, just was never a priority, I guess, which was why I was additionally excited when I thought that this Centipede PoD would include it. There’s certainly no shortage of available additions of DRACULA to choose from, but I appreciate the ones you threw out for consideration. I actually do love woodcuts, so I’ll have to check that Books of Wonder edition out.

[slayn666]

I think this one is just sitting at some weird confluence between folks honestly interested in it for whatever reason and sharing their excitement, the general excitement for any new CP title and the relatively fast speed that (at least) signed copies sell out, and speculators being speculators.

[swintek]

My reasoning is that I don’t currently have a copy of DRACULA in my collection, believe it or not, and needed to remedy that..

I know you know this, Ron, but it can't be overstated (it seems) that this book is hugely not DRACULA. It's a rewritten (sometimes, bizarrely, apparently) adaptation- by someone else entirely- of Bram Stoker's timeless classic. That's me point- I don't get the hype. I get it's interest to folks who have an affinity to the source material and are Drac enthusiasts and collectors, but- I just don't think that most of the 500 frenzied buyers Sunday morning were really in that category. There was something else going on. Eh, moving on. Except to say that I don't share the opinion that this will be a "hot" book to flip -allowing for the initial wave of left out buyers, of course, but once that dies down- down the years. There's just too many of these, and it's too "niche", imo.

More importantly- why the hell do you not have a proper edition of this seminal book on your damn shelves?!! That is incredible to me. It's my favorite book. Even if it's not yours, you are a Horror Guy! When you consider all the pluses and delights- and creeps!- in it, and add the immense weight of time-tested and immeasurable influence- I just think it's one of the best novels ever made. May I suggest 2 highly affordable editions that I find are essential?:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dra...=9781454944218
This is a Barnes & Noble edition that they have repackaged numerous times over the decades, but it's always the same "guts", and, in addition to the wonderful Gorey Illos has a goodly amount of notes, bibliography and other addendum.


https://www.amazon.com/Dracula-Books.../dp/0688139213

This Books of Wonder edition is just a gorgeous way to read this story. If Barry Moser woodcuts sound like your thing- and why wouldn't they?!- this is a must have book on the shelf. Heck, it's practically free (used) all over the place if you look! (Their War of the Worlds, Mic-Droppingly illustrated by Tom Kidd is even more essential: https://www.amazon.com/War-Worlds-Bo.../dp/0688131379)

[TacomaDiver]

I'm not sure if I've read Dracula - I know I've read the stage play script while in high school - but I was anticipating this book ever since Jerad hinted about it awhile back.

Luckily I woke up at the exact time it went on sale, and managed to secure a copy. Considering this book is over 800 pages, it was a bargain at the price offered.

While I doubt that I'll ever sell it, it is nice to know that I'll undoubtedly be able to make some money on it if I ever did sell it.

(Oh and slayn666 - I kind of enjoy seeing known flippers not get their books and get all pissy.)

[slayn666]

Speaking only for myself, I was interested because it's something of an historical curiosity.

I'm also curious how many of the folks throwing a fit over in the FB group are legitimately upset they missed out on a book they wanted or are legitimately upset they missed out on what will likely be an easy and profitable flip. At least one of the primary naysayers is a known flipper, so that very well may be tainting my views.

[Sock Monkey]

I find the book to be an interesting curiosity. I'm surprised there is so much interest in the title to result in such a quick sellout, but my speculations on such matters are always off. It seems the things that get me pumped are middling to most collectors and vice versa. I do need to finally getting around to reading the original Dracula so I have a better framework as to base a comparison when I do get around to reading my copy of Powers of Darkness.

[Martin]

This was one I had interest in depending on specifics. Sunday, I did not look at email until around noon and they were already sold out. I would probably have bought one at $135.00. Not checking email saved me some money.

[Dr Eric Vornoff]

I am looking forward to this as well. These translator variations are interesting. We now can add this to the version from Iceland and the bootleg from Turkey that are avalable in English. Those who think this is Bram Stoker's "Directors Cut" are certainly going to be disappointed. But look at those illustrations.

[Dave1442397]

I bought a signed copy (also $135 - I saw someone asked above). As Ron said, this is an intriguing piece of Dracula history no matter what. I'm happy to add it to my vampire book section.

[mhatchett]

Agreed. Don’t see the appeal at all in this one, except to die hard Dracula collectors.

Now Dracula is a bonafid genre classic, but even at 400 or so pages, it runs a little long (I’ve read it several times).

Certainly don’t need an 800 page version, especially one that is soaked in late 1800’s Swedish political propaganda.

B

I know it sounds strange, but I read this version offers some interesting improvements over the original.

[RonClinton]

My reasoning is that I don’t currently have a copy of DRACULA in my collection, believe it or not, and needed to remedy that. Add in that it’s a Centipede release — my favorite small press — and unsubstantiated skepticism aside about the origins of POWERS (that’s not seen an unabridged reprint in a century), you’ve got arguably the most interesting example possible of a seminal horror classic that I’ve needed for decades to add to my library. It’s even priced right, for what it is. For me, it wasn’t about the hype that apparently was present on Facebook, a venue I don’t use, rather it was simply a Must Have for all the personally relevant reasons listed above, and I’m thrilled I snagged a signed copy.

[brlesh]

I'm not really sure why this particular title from CP generated so much interest, frankly. I mean, by all accounts it's (most likely) a 100 + year old piece of Swedish Fan Fiction- and not a very good one at that. Any claims that it was based on some mythical "early draft" of DRACULA are spurious at best. I mean, hey- was I ready to hit "Buy" at 8;30 pst this morning? Heck yeah, but I'm a life-long collector of neat DRACSTUFF. I'm sure as are many here. But the hundreds (I think it may be in the thousands now?) folks on the CP Fans Facebook page who whipped this one up to a frenzy the last month or two... I am not so sure, based on some of the comments. Unfair of me to speculate based on comments, but- I'll do it anyway.

In any case- it looks like a fun perusal "read" for me, and certainly one for the Drac Collection.

Agreed. Don’t see the appeal at all in this one, except to die hard Dracula collectors.

Now Dracula is a bonafid genre classic, but even at 400 or so pages, it runs a little long (I’ve read it several times).

Certainly don’t need an 800 page version, especially one that is soaked in late 1800’s Swedish political propaganda.

B

[swintek]

I'm not really sure why this particular title from CP generated so much interest, frankly. I mean, by all accounts it's (most likely) a 100 + year old piece of Swedish Fan Fiction- and not a very good one at that. Any claims that it was based on some mythical "early draft" of DRACULA are spurious at best. I mean, hey- was I ready to hit "Buy" at 8;30 pst this morning? Heck yeah, but I'm a life-long collector of neat DRACSTUFF. I'm sure as are many here. But the hundreds (I think it may be in the thousands now?) folks on the CP Fans Facebook page who whipped this one up to a frenzy the last month or two... I am not so sure, based on some of the comments. Unfair of me to speculate based on comments, but- I'll do it anyway.

In any case- it looks like a fun perusal "read" for me, and certainly one for the Drac Collection.

[Ben Staad]

Congrats to all that bought a copy. It pained me to pass.

All now Sold Out.

[RonClinton]

All now Sold Out.