Where Did It Go? (The Stand)

[MichelleR]

Does anybody know why The Stand is suddenly no longer available on Kindle? Thanks in advance!

[Moderator]

I'll see if I can find out and perhaps I can also get information about dates for titles to be released in Kindle format that are not currently available.

[busy91]

LOL! Everytime I come here to ask a question, it has been asked. :)

[Dragoro]

There might of been a format problem. When someone reports a format problem, the book is taken down, reformatted, and then put back up. Its not an uncommon occurance. In the mean while, Im glad I grabbed mine before they took it down.

[Dragoro]

While your checking, can you find out why It hasnt been released for the Kindle?

[r0b0d0c]

I'm new to the forums - came to find out where "The Stand" went from the Kindle Store! I downloaded a sample a couple of weeks ago, and when I click "Buy" on my Kindle, a note comes up stating "Not Yet Available."

Major disappointment, as I planned to read this on vacation next month. Hope it returns to Amazon in Kindle format......

I read ALL of Stephen King's books that he had written, as of about 20 years ago, and have rediscovered my love of his writing! I'll be doing some MAJOR Kindle downloading of his titles now, but REALLY want The Stand as my #1 selection. I should have "pulled the trigger" last week...

[cunninghamair]

Big "tizzy" over at the Amazon Kindle forum--The Stand (and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) are not available on the Kindle anymore. Hopefully just temporary--anyone know why? Of course, the end result is everyone is scooping up all of SK's kindle-versions as they can.

[bopropadop]

Big "tizzy" over at the Amazon Kindle forum--The Stand (and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) are not available on the Kindle anymore. Hopefully just temporary--anyone know why? Of course, the end result is everyone is scooping up all of SK's kindle-versions as they can.

I don't know what the problem is either with The Stand. I downloaded The Stand last August when I got my Kindle and as of last night, it still worked fine. But you're absolutely right about "scooping up" all of the available SK books. I was 2 or 3 shy of having them all until last night. After I read this post, I downloaded the rest... You never know!

[Sms231]

I just started reading The Stand today on my Kindle (got it just 2 days before they took it down). I've noticed only one thing in the formatting so far - there is a 1 instead of an I, but other than that, I haven't noticed anything that needed to be 'reformatted' per se. I've only read through 'Part One' though, so I can't speak for the rest of the book.

As for people scooping up SK Kindle editions, maybe that will be the boost in sales that will light fires underneath the Publisher's and get them to expedite the conversion of the rest of the SK library onto the Kindle. :biggrin2:

[r0b0d0c]

I don't know what the problem is either with The Stand. I downloaded The Stand last August when I got my Kindle and as of last night, it still worked fine. But you're absolutely right about "scooping up" all of the available SK books. I was 2 or 3 shy of having them all until last night. After I read this post, I downloaded the rest... You never know!

LOL - I downloaded 6 SK books last night, and another 3 tonight (plus both of Joe Hill's!) - my wife is already reminding me "not to go overboard!"

I'm trying to pace myself, but don't want to miss out on other great SK books!

Please post any information about when I can again d/l "The Stand" - really regretting not buying before.....

[Sms231]

I just finished reading the Kindle version of "The Stand". In my previous post, I noted that I only found one typo so far, but I had only gone as far as Part One. As I finished the book I noticed that there were several random ampersands (&) in the text for no reason at all, as well as a few 1 instead of I. So there are definately text issues that they need to resolve. Hopefully they will fix these issues and get an updated version back on to Amazon as soon as possible.

I'm glad that the publishers are committed to posting typo-free versions of Kindle books instead of just posting them and letting the errors stay there, even if it means inconveniencing people a bit. Although they should tell us when and why they take books down, instead of just dropping them off the face of the earth with no explanation.

[finalfantasyVII]

Can somebody fill me in as to what Kindle is? Thanks

[Moderator]

Kindle

[betsymae]

I dont know why, I just cant do this kind of reading. I like the smell of the books while I read. Sounds like many are enjoying it, though! :)

[cunninghamair]

It's an e-book reader by Amazon. What makes it unique is it has whispernet, so you can download books directly to the Kindle, without hooking it to your computer (wherever you have sprint access). There is no charge for the wireless feature--it's included in the price of the unit. The prices of the e-books on Amazon are significantly cheaper (for me). A majority of hardcover bestsellers go for $9.99--books I would usually wait to come out in paperback. Also, any books out of copyright protection such as classics by Dickens are free. (There is not a significant price break for mass paperback books.)

I bought if for my husband because he tends to read 3 different books at a time. He also travels a lot and isn't always near a bookstore when he finishes a book. I "stole" it from him and discovered the ergonomics of reading a big, hardcover book on the kindle is amazing ("The Stand") and it still allows me to highlight passages for future reference. I also enjoy downloading samples of books before buying.

We are "techies" and big Amazon fans, so this is perfect for us (we just bought our second one so we can share books). However, there are other models available--Sony is a popular one.

[finalfantasyVII]

Thanks for the info and the link U made happen..never knew what that was with the dashed blue line around..Mark FFVII:blush::biggrin2:

[r0b0d0c]

I've read discussion threads elsewhere (amazon.com and kindleboards.com) that "The Stand" was removed from amazon.com (had been available for Kindle download for under $3!) due to format problems. Sure never thought it would take this long for it to return!

Anyone have an update on when (if???) it will return for Kindle download? My all-time favorite Stephen King novel, and I can't wait to re-read (again and again!) this on my Kindle!

[danfan]

Any update on this? It's been a while now, I think?

I see, also, that on the Amazon page for the Kindle edition, it says "The publisher has requested not to enable Text-to-Speech for this title." I wonder if that's correct?

Any update, Ms Mod?

[Moderator]

Sorry, I don't have an update as to why. I've only heard the discussion about possible infringement of audio books but this one hasn't been released as a mass market audiobook. There was an audio version of the 1978 text but that is not widely available.

[Sms231]

OK, I just checked Amazon.com last night to see if any other King titles have been released for the Kindle, and I saw that The Stand is again available for purchase again. I know this for a fact, because I actually re-downloaded the title, and it was updated from my previous version.