Random thoughts...

[Ben Staad]

Thank you for the reply. It is appreciated.

I am starting to come around to not having my LP double signed. It did strike me as a little odd as well however it's tempting.

For me, I vote “odd”…I wouldn’t get a book double-signed. I also wouldn’t get a signed/numbered inscribed to me, i.e. a form of double signing. To me, a signed/limited should stay stock, as it came from the publisher, as anything else changes its clean, original beauty and diminishes its perceived (by me) value. I’m not even a particular fan of remarques, though I can see their value to others. That said, you may not share my traditionalist views and it’s your book, so you should do whatever you want with it and makes you happy.

[RonClinton]

I don't follow him closely but I don't think he travels much these days.

On a side note/comment. Do you think it's odd to get a signed book double signed? I'm thinking of taking my LP of Gone South to the event along with an ARC of Gone South and a handful of general PBs* of his.

*I have a 1st 1st PBs of Stinger and The Nightboat to bring. Also bringing PBs of Swan Song and Boys Life.

For me, I vote “odd”…I wouldn’t get a book double-signed. I also wouldn’t get a signed/numbered inscribed to me, i.e. a form of double signing. To me, a signed/limited should stay stock, as it came from the publisher, as anything else changes its clean, original beauty and diminishes its perceived (by me) value. I’m not even a particular fan of remarques, though I can see their value to others. That said, you may not share my traditionalist views and it’s your book, so you should do whatever you want with it and makes you happy.

[Ben Staad]

I don't follow him closely but I don't think he travels much these days.

On a side note/comment. Do you think it's odd to get a signed book double signed? I'm thinking of taking my LP of Gone South to the event along with an ARC of Gone South and a handful of general PBs* of his.

*I have a 1st 1st PBs of Stinger and The Nightboat to bring. Also bringing PBs of Swan Song and Boys Life.

I saw McCammon for the first and only time back in 1991 when he was on his BOY'S LIFE tour...I doubt he'll ever make his way over the West Coast and my state again, but I keep hoping. In the meantime, looking forward to your guys' photos and signing stories.

[RonClinton]

I saw McCammon for the first and only time back in 1991 when he was on his BOY'S LIFE tour...I doubt he'll ever make his way over the West Coast and my state again, but I keep hoping. In the meantime, looking forward to your guys' photos and signing stories.

[Ben Staad]

Sweet! We will be competing on both those fronts. ;P

I'll be there too! Say hi if you see me--I'll be the loudest one there. Also the most obnoxious.

[jeffingoff]

I've missed several in AL and I'm only about four hours away. So this time I just cleared everything and made it a point to get up there.

Wish you luck catching him closer to you.

Photo's will be forthcoming.

I'll be there too! Say hi if you see me--I'll be the loudest one there. Also the most obnoxious.

[Ben Staad]

I've missed several in AL and I'm only about four hours away. So this time I just cleared everything and made it a point to get up there.

Wish you luck catching him closer to you.

Photo's will be forthcoming.

Very jealous! He's never made it to my neck of the woods, Arizona. Maybe one day I can make it to the Alabama...

[sholloman81]

Woohoo! Going to go to the McCammon reading and signing event this coming Saturday the 28th. I am really looking forward to it.

Very jealous! He's never made it to my neck of the woods, Arizona. Maybe one day I can make it to the Alabama...

[Ben Staad]

Woohoo! Going to go to the McCammon reading and signing event this coming Saturday the 28th. I am really looking forward to it.

[Sock Monkey]

Brian Keene wrote some nice things about him in his newsletter.

I saw that. It was nice to read the kind words Keene wrote.

[mhatchett]

I know we don't really discuss comic books on this forum, but I am really bummed to hear that writer/artist Keith Giffen passed away yesterday. As far as comics go, he was easily in my top 5 favorite comic creators. Some people talk about Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller, and, yes, their works were favorites of mine, but Giffen was a perennial favorite. I just bought the rest of his run of Justice League from the late 80s that I was missing and I plan on doing a full readthrough.

Brian Keene wrote some nice things about him in his newsletter.

[Sock Monkey]

I know we don't really discuss comic books on this forum, but I am really bummed to hear that writer/artist Keith Giffen passed away yesterday. As far as comics go, he was easily in my top 5 favorite comic creators. Some people talk about Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller, and, yes, their works were favorites of mine, but Giffen was a perennial favorite. I just bought the rest of his run of Justice League from the late 80s that I was missing and I plan on doing a full readthrough.

[Ben Staad]

Awesome deal. Thank you for pointing it out. Hopefully it will still be on sale when I have enough to get free shipping.

Not sure how long it will last, but Amazon currently has New Hardcover copies of Ross Jeffery's "The Devil's Pocketbook" on sale at $7.53 from $35.00. This is a smoking deal! Ross is a fantastic horror author, and this book has gotten tons of buzz this year. Can't wait to finally give this a read, especially at that pricepoint!Â

[sholloman81]

Thanks for the heads up on this!

I didn’t spring for the signed limited, but did pick up a hardcover trade edition.

I remember reading this when I was 13 or 14, after just having seen the original movie on cable.

B

You're welcome! I ended up snagging a trade copy as well. I don't usually purchase novelizations, but since this movie is an all-time fav, I figured why not!

[sholloman81]

Thanks for the heads up! It was 8.09 when I looked but that is still a bargain, ordered!

Always glad to help someone spend their book money!