Tito_Villa's Collection

[darkdiscoveries]

Keep 'em coming, Tom!!
I never tire of seeing fellow members' collections.

My He is Legend came without a slipcase (they seem te be still available, but are rather expensive), but with a Matheson signature.

sk

You got that one from me my friend (thought it was you!). Matheson was kind enough to sign 2 of those PC copies I had along with a couple other things for me (courtesy of my co-editor Jason) and they didn't last long of course. Thanks again for picking it up from me!

- James
http://darkdiscoveries.com

[darkdiscoveries]

Now i have always heard that Centipede Press make top notch books and when Knowing Darkness came out it encouraged me to break out and get a copy. I was so blown away by the quality and design on the monster artbook that i decided to sample some more of Jerads masterpieces. And where better to start than with the trio of novels by James Herbert that he has produced.
The Fog limited to 300 copies signed by James Herbert & Ramsey Campbeell who provided the foreword. The book is smyth sewn with the original artwork from the UK & US 1st editions, with a yellow ribbon marker and translucent, fog like title pages. Even better are the 2 bonus short stories included.

I second that! Jerad makes amazing books!!! That Lovecraft art book is insane. The King one as well. His books are very well-made and have their own unique look and style for many. I'm very much looking forward the Grant and Wagner books myself!

- James
http://darkdiscoveries.com

[Tito_Villa]

Over the past few weeks i have been very tempted to buy the 2 Grant editions that they have in stock at the moment. They look very impressive books and more than that, sound like a good read!

[frik51]

You got that one from me my friend (thought it was you!). Matheson was kind enough to sign 2 of those PC copies I had along with a couple other things for me (courtesy of my co-editor Jason) and they didn't last long of course. Thanks again for picking it up from me!

- James
http://darkdiscoveries.com

That's right too.
I was very happy receiving the opportunity to buy it of you.
Matheson's signature is the icing on the cake!

sk

[srboone]

Love the UK Ghost Story...and I'm now looking at Herbert's novels...

...sooooon......

[RJK1981]

Love those UK HCs of Ghost Story and Floating Dragon, probably going to have to get a copy of those for my own collection

[Tito_Villa]

Finally got time to add another update.
Firstly the light was just right for taking pictures of books with darker covers so i wanted to take another few of my copy of 'The Gunslinger' just to show off how amazing it is. An unread book with a mint dustjacket ...

[peteOcha]

Fantastic!

I checked out those brodart covers by the way. Not sure how they work though. Do you cut them to fit the book? And then what? Do they stick to the inside or are they just like a folder cover that slides on?

[Tito_Villa]

Another author that i feel more people should read is Carlos Ruiz Zafon. An author that my girlfriend introduced to me around 2 years ago and i used as holiday reading for when i visited her in Spain. All of his books were originally written in Spanish (which makes sense as he is Spanish) and in the last 10 years been translated into English and become worldwide hits.
His 1st book that was released in English, 'The Shadow of the Wind' could posibly (if i had to pick) would be my favourite book ever and i have quite a few different editions of it.
UK Proof

UK S/L & UK Illustrated editions

Signature Page

An example of some of the photos of Barcelona from when the book was set in the middle 20th century

[srboone]

Another author that i feel more people should read is Carlos Ruiz Zafon. An author that my girlfriend introduced to me around 2 years ago and i used as holiday reading for when i visited her in Spain. All of his books were originally written in Spanish (which makes sense as he is Spanish) and in the last 10 years been translated into English and become worldwide hits.
His 1st book that was released in English, 'The Shadow of the Wind' could posibly (if i had to pick) would be my favourite book ever and i have quite a few different editions of it.
UK Proof

UK S/L & UK Illustrated editions

Signature Page

An example of some of the photos of Barcelona from when the book was set in the middle 20th century

Subterranean Press has a Zaphron book in it's catalog...

http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Mer...duct_Count=157

[Tito_Villa]

Fantastic!

I checked out those brodart covers by the way. Not sure how they work though. Do you cut them to fit the book? And then what? Do they stick to the inside or are they just like a folder cover that slides on?

This is what i do, not sure if there is a correct way or not lol the covers come with the paper backing and the plastic/ascetate (not quite sure of the technical name) on the other. I face the thing paper side up on a flat surface and then slip the dustjacket in between with the artwork faced down. Carefully slide the dustjacket up as far as it will go and then fold over the cover sealing the dustjacket in place. If there is an excess of cover that has been folded over or at the sides then i carefully trim them with scissors and place the whole thing back on the book.
It may take you a few times to perfect the technique of placing a cover on the dustjackets but i think its well worth it in the end. Also remember to be patient, in most books most of the value is in the dustjacket!

[Tito_Villa]

Yes is does srboone and i am getting to them

A signed US 1st edition, oh and the dust jacket is in mint condition, its made to look old and damaged to fit in with the story!

The Sub Press S/L with artwork by Vinnie Chong who really did some great work in this book

Signature page

An example of the artwork - a small boys bedroom

[peteOcha]

My mom reads Zafon, so I just automatically labeled him as some gushy romance writer and passed him by.

Looks like I'll have to give him a read as these books look interesting, already checked him out on amazon and the reviews are promising.

[Tito_Villa]

Nest came 'The Angel's Game', a prequel to 'The Shadow of the Wind' and again it was Zafon on top form because i love this book to. You can just loose yoursefl in the the extraordinary realism of the books.
UK proof in mint condition

2 signed UK 1st editions

Signature with stamp that Zafon carries to som book signings

Signature with doodle of Angel wings

[peteOcha]

Oh wow, that US 1st of Shadow of the Wind looks great! As well as the Sub Vinnie Chong edition!