Random thoughts...

[Sock Monkey]

Thanks, Mike -- and I can't agree more: of all things Centipede has done and plans to do, their Woolrich books are near -- if not 'at' -- the top of my list.

One of my big regrets is passing on the Centipede books when they were first announced. I wasn't a subscriber at that point and passed mostly, I think, because at the time it was sizeable chunk of change for an author I hadn't read in a genre I was not too familiar with. Now, I occasionally look at picking up some titles, but they range in the $175+ per title on the aftermarket (and $175 is at the very low end), so I've made little to no headway. I do have the last two releases that came out so I need to crack those bad boys open at some point.

[Sock Monkey]

I don't believe I ever followed up and posted what this special item was, so if I did forgive my redundancy, but if I didn't, this is what made my year (and then some): a Cornell Woolrich signed letter to his sometimes agent, Harold Swanson, which he not only signs it w/ an accompanying handwritten postscript, but references THE BRIDE WORE BLACK, the novel that in the year of this letter would launch Woolrich’s career as the 20th century’s finest novelist of suspense and noir -- and one of my favorite authors of all time.

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Things like this don't normally tickle my fancy, but, man, Ron, this is one heck of a item to add to the collection. So very, very cool! Congratulations!

[RonClinton]

I also like the tagline "Visit the World's Fair...in New York...1939".Â

You know, it’s funny, I didn’t even notice that before until I posted the photo here at the forum. Pretty cool nod to history.

[Dave1442397]

I don't believe I ever followed up and posted what this special item was, so if I did forgive my redundancy, but if I didn't, this is what made my year (and then some): a Cornell Woolrich signed letter to his sometimes agent, Harold Swanson, which he not only signs it w/ an accompanying handwritten postscript, but references THE BRIDE WORE BLACK, the novel that in the year of this letter would launch Woolrich’s career as the 20th century’s finest novelist of suspense and noir -- and one of my favorite authors of all time.

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That's awesome! I see the hotel has survived all these years, so the "absolutely fireproof" claim hasn't been tested   

https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/...new-york-1905/

I also like the tagline "Visit the World's Fair...in New York...1939". 

[Ben Staad]

Was anyone here selected as a winner in the SK signed BIC raffle?

[RonClinton]

Thanks, Mike -- and I can't agree more: of all things Centipede has done and plans to do, their Woolrich books are near -- if not 'at' -- the top of my list.

[mhatchett]

I don't believe I ever followed up and posted what this special item was, so if I did forgive my redundancy, but if I didn't, this is what made my year (and then some): a Cornell Woolrich signed letter to his sometimes agent, Harold Swanson, which he not only signs it w/ an accompanying handwritten postscript, but references THE BRIDE WORE BLACK, the novel that in the year of this letter would launch Woolrich’s career as the 20th century’s finest novelist of suspense and noir -- and one of my favorite authors of all time.

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Good Lord that is so Cool!  I love Woolrich as well.  I'm so happy Centipede is doing his books and short stories.

[RonClinton]

Speaking of mail, I received today via FedEx an item that I've been after for...well, for as long as I can recall, but certainly with a dedicated focus for at least a decade. It always seemed like I was finding variations of this item after the fact...a day late and a dollar short, so to speak. But at last one is in my hands, though it didn't come particularly cheap...but then gold never is. I've been so wrapped up in real estate stuff (we're selling our current home, buying another out-of-state) today that I haven't even had a chance to open the box yet...I've just been staring at the box for a couple hours. But even that feels satisfying...to know it's in there and it's mine. Once I bask privately in the utter glory of this item for a day or two, I'll post a pic of it here and on X. I'm certain many will not understand or share my excitement as it's not a book per se, but it is, for me, one of the most exciting acquisitions I've secured in a good long time.

I don't believe I ever followed up and posted what this special item was, so if I did forgive my redundancy, but if I didn't, this is what made my year (and then some): a Cornell Woolrich signed letter to his sometimes agent, Harold Swanson, which he not only signs it w/ an accompanying handwritten postscript, but references THE BRIDE WORE BLACK, the novel that in the year of this letter would launch Woolrich’s career as the 20th century’s finest novelist of suspense and noir -- and one of my favorite authors of all time.

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[Sock Monkey]

Safely arrived. I guessed right it was lividian and all 3 were new to me. 

Dog Stars by Peter Heller 
Where They Wait by Scott Carson
Elsewhere by Dean Koontz

All numbered editions

Nice!  Mine is still stuck in pre-shipping notice limbo since the 23rd.

[saginawhorror]

Safely arrived. I guessed right it was lividian and all 3 were new to me. 

Dog Stars by Peter Heller 
Where They Wait by Scott Carson
Elsewhere by Dean Koontz

All numbered editions

[Sock Monkey]

Mine are stuck in "pre-shipment" status, so who knows when they will arrive, but happy to have the notice!

[saginawhorror]

I will scheduled for Monday. Hoping for Saturday. Only a couple dozen more BVs left. 

[Sock Monkey]

I did. Got my shipping notice yesterday. I had some credit to use.

Nice! I assumed someone else on the forum had to have. Curious to see what you got if you have an inclination to share upon arrival.

[saginawhorror]

I did. Got my shipping notice yesterday. I had some credit to use.

[Sock Monkey]

Any jump on CD's recent Out of Print Other Publisher's Grab Bag offered yesterday? I have a bunch of CD credit that I've been waiting to use on something and this felt like a relatively safe bet.

I guess I'm the only one! I just received my shipping notices, so I'm eager to see what I get.