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  • sholloman81
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    Originally posted by RonClinton View Post

    Dark Harvest was my gateway drug to the small-press scene in the late ‘80s, so I’ve always had a soft spot for them. I don’t have all their titles, but I have many, if not most. The NIGHT VISIONS titles in particular are incredibly important to me and, I think, the development of genre publishing.
    I love the Night Vision series! I've only got a few and have always hoped to track down the others at some point.

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  • RonClinton
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    Originally posted by sholloman81 View Post
    Was at my local Half Price books this weekend and scored a couple cool books for $15.00 each, the Dark Harvest editions of Shadowfires & The Key to Midnight by Leigh Nicholls (Dean R Koontz). Was surprised to find these, especially in such great condition. The only (small) issue that I could find with each book was some discoloring of the paper from age. Have never read either title, but I was always a fan of early Koontz and have decent hopes for them. Have also always loved Dark Harvest books and miss them as a publisher. Even with their trade editions, they always seem to have great cover-art, as well as some interior illustrations, which you rarely get in trade editions anymore.
    Dark Harvest was my gateway drug to the small-press scene in the late ‘80s, so I’ve always had a soft spot for them. I don’t have all their titles, but I have many, if not most. The NIGHT VISIONS titles in particular are incredibly important to me and, I think, the development of genre publishing.

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  • sholloman81
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    Was at my local Half Price books this weekend and scored a couple cool books for $15.00 each, the Dark Harvest editions of Shadowfires & The Key to Midnight by Leigh Nicholls (Dean R Koontz). Was surprised to find these, especially in such great condition. The only (small) issue that I could find with each book was some discoloring of the paper from age. Have never read either title, but I was always a fan of early Koontz and have decent hopes for them. Have also always loved Dark Harvest books and miss them as a publisher. Even with their trade editions, they always seem to have great cover-art, as well as some interior illustrations, which you rarely get in trade editions anymore.

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  • Sock Monkey
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    Originally posted by sholloman81 View Post

    Glad you were able to snag some things! I noticed this morning that Jared increased the price on his remaining unsigned copies of Tokyo Doll from $20 to $30; so, the deal feels even better!
    $20 is a smoking deal and even $30 is pretty darn good. TOKYO DOLL has been listed on that page for a while now, along with WARD ELEVEN and the THE DIRECTOR SHOULD HAVE SHOT YOU.  All are at great prices and I'm surprised they've lasted that long.  Maybe people don't browse the page very often?  If not, I highly recommend it as there are some great deals sometimes.  I'm still kicking myself for not pulling the trigger on the deluxe oversized FAFHRD books he had on there at one point.  The first three volumes for $900 with rights to future volumes.  I can't find a copy of an unsigned Volume 1 for under $300!

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  • Chuggers
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    Originally posted by sholloman81 View Post

    Glad you were able to snag some things! I noticed this morning that Jared increased the price on his remaining unsigned copies of Tokyo Doll from $20 to $30; so, the deal feels even better!
    Me too, i was confused at first because I'm still seeing Tokyo Doll at $55 but If you look under the random titles sometimes listed in the John Pelan collection, Tokyo Doll looks like it's still $20 and the other one I picked up,  The Machine in Ward Eleven is $22 
     

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  • sholloman81
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    Originally posted by Chuggers View Post

    Appreciate the heads up on the Centipede sale item(s), any time you can pick up 2 Centipede titles for less than $50 is a phenomenal day!
    Glad you were able to snag some things! I noticed this morning that Jared increased the price on his remaining unsigned copies of Tokyo Doll from $20 to $30; so, the deal feels even better!

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  • Chuggers
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    Originally posted by sholloman81 View Post
    Just received three shipping notices unexpectedly, which always makes for a nice day! Can't wait to get my hands on these!

    Centipede- John McPartland-Tokyo Doll (They currently have unsigned copies for $20 which was the right price point for me to take a chance as I've never heard of the author or book, but it does sound fun)

    Triana Website-Kristopher Triana- The Old Lady Hardback LE (Am A Huge Triana Fan and was stoked to see this announced last week, that it's already shipping makes me very happy, the description sounds great- like something Ketchum would write)

    SubPress- Joe Lansdale- Senior Girls Bayonet LE Story Collection (Glad to see this shipping, ordered lasty July, a new Lansdale collection is always a reason to celebrate!)
    Appreciate the heads up on the Centipede sale item(s), any time you can pick up 2 Centipede titles for less than $50 is a phenomenal day!

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  • Ben Staad
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    Cha-ching. Sounds like a fantastic day. Congrats.


    Originally posted by sholloman81 View Post
    Just received three shipping notices unexpectedly, which always makes for a nice day! Can't wait to get my hands on these!

    Centipede- John McPartland-Tokyo Doll (They currently have unsigned copies for $20 which was the right price point for me to take a chance as I've never heard of the author or book, but it does sound fun)

    Triana Website-Kristopher Triana- The Old Lady Hardback LE (Am A Huge Triana Fan and was stoked to see this announced last week, that it's already shipping makes me very happy, the description sounds great- like something Ketchum would write)

    SubPress- Joe Lansdale- Senior Girls Bayonet LE Story Collection (Glad to see this shipping, ordered lasty July, a new Lansdale collection is always a reason to celebrate!)
     

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  • sholloman81
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    Just received three shipping notices unexpectedly, which always makes for a nice day! Can't wait to get my hands on these!

    Centipede- John McPartland-Tokyo Doll (They currently have unsigned copies for $20 which was the right price point for me to take a chance as I've never heard of the author or book, but it does sound fun)

    Triana Website-Kristopher Triana- The Old Lady Hardback LE (Am A Huge Triana Fan and was stoked to see this announced last week, that it's already shipping makes me very happy, the description sounds great- like something Ketchum would write)

    SubPress- Joe Lansdale- Senior Girls Bayonet LE Story Collection (Glad to see this shipping, ordered lasty July, a new Lansdale collection is always a reason to celebrate!)

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  • mhatchett
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    Originally posted by Dave1442397 View Post

    I went through the listings, saw plenty of things I liked, but not enough to fork over the cash What did you go for?
    Hi Dave, I was hoping for some Robert E. Howard or Ray Bradbury. I ended up with 3 signed David Gemmell titles, I'm a bit of a fantasy/sword and sorcery geek...Alright, a big sword and sorcery geek LOL!! Looking forward to additional titles, he was really good to work with.

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  • Ben Staad
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    I wish you and everyone here a FANTASTIC 2024.

    I think that is a wonderful goal. There are so many knowledgeable and kind folks who enjoy, collect, and love literature here.

    Originally posted by jeffingoff View Post
    Happy New Year to every single one of you b*stards! The best people gather here, somehow immune to the internet. I aspire to learn from you all. Hope '24 is filled with great reading and better health.

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  • RonClinton
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    Originally posted by jeffingoff View Post
    Happy New Year to every single one of you b*stards! The best people gather here, somehow immune to the internet. I aspire to learn from you all. Hope '24 is filled with great reading and better health.
    Right back at'cha, Mike and Jeff... I hppe the new year brings us all much bookish joy.

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  • jeffingoff
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    Happy New Year to every single one of you b*stards! The best people gather here, somehow immune to the internet. I aspire to learn from you all. Hope '24 is filled with great reading and better health.

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  • Dave1442397
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    Originally posted by mhatchett View Post
    Hey, have any of Y'all been following this Bob Lumpkin SF/Fantasy Book Catalog #1? I picked up a few items.
    I went through the listings, saw plenty of things I liked, but not enough to fork over the cash What did you go for?

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  • mhatchett
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    Hey, have any of Y'all been following this Bob Lumpkin SF/Fantasy Book Catalog #1? I picked up a few items.

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