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    I don't know who will read this but I am really upset about this book, I want a copy but who can afford $399 on ebay.

    I just don't understand why this book can't be a little more affordable. It really makes me feel cheated like there is a Stephen King book out there I can't read.

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    Default Re: Secretary of Dreams

    That is not the original price for the book. Prices on the secondary market are almost always inflated. This is also a limited edition book, but there are several editions at varying price levels with the gift edition at $75 being the least expensive.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Roxhutto51 View Post
    I don't know who will read this but I am really upset about this book, I want a copy but who can afford $399 on ebay.

    I just don't understand why this book can't be a little more affordable. It really makes me feel cheated like there is a Stephen King book out there I can't read.
    Well, you can still read all the stories, as they do appear in other, easy to get books.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secretary_of_Dreams

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    You can get the gift edition for 75 dls at www.cemetarydance.com

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    Ari, CD says the book in all its versions is out-of-print, although the verbiage says otherwise. You can't order it.

    John

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    Cheated is a really harsh word. Secretary of Dreams, when you boil it down, is just a collection of previously collected and published material. Chances are you have read them or have the books that contain the stories. The difference, aside from the binding, is that SOD has put the stories into a graphic novel format. That is the only difference. The stories are whole and complete. The artwork is really good, and I have a copy of the gift edition. I felt then, and still do, that the gift edition is the best buy and that the S/L was too expensive for what you got. Just my opinion y'all, so don't shoot me please.

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    I had never even heard of this before and was hoping not to have to go and collect something like this for some of the prices I see.

    Thanks for the Wiki link as I have read most of those stories in other collections.

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    You should not be upset about not finding it. Wait until you order a new (volume 2) TWO + YEARS AGO. They just keep coming up with BS about why it is not published. Guess they are trying to get all the money in they can before filing bankruptcy.
    WAS a loyal SK fan. Now I have to buy a $300 gadget to read a book. NOT!!!!
    My database has 671 items and is not nearly complete. Seems every third day a NEW release is made of some sort. An old story released in a new format, as a collection, with a new cover, and on and on and on and on.
    Looking forward to the release of the first page of each story he has written being released as new book. Will probably be titled: Stephen King – The First Page
    Gonna generate millions $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
    MM

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    SK books
    You should not be upset about not finding it. Wait until you order a new (volume 2) TWO + YEARS AGO. They just keep coming up with BS about why it is not published. Guess they are trying to get all the money in they can before filing bankruptcy.
    WAS a loyal SK fan. Now I have to buy a $300 gadget to read a book. NOT!!!!
    My database has 671 items and is not nearly complete. Seems every third day a NEW release is made of some sort. An old story released in a new format, as a collection, with a new cover, and on and on and on and on.
    Looking forward to the release of the first page of each story he has written being released as new book. Will probably be titled: Stephen King – The First Page
    Gonna generate millions $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
    MM

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    Quote Originally Posted by NC Gunslinger View Post
    WAS a loyal SK fan.M
    Hi,

    Welcome to the MB, and keep posting!

    No, you WAS an SK COLLECTOR, big difference. The stories are the same to the FAN when they're bought from a thrift shop or in a mass market edition, so the stories are readily available.

    The fact that YOU wish to become Calvin has nothing to do with SK, but a lot to be said about 'book as artefact' rather than 'book as story'.

    If you have patience, Ur will become obtainable in a collection, possibly in December.

    If you wish to spend your millions on collector's editions then that is your choice (and good luck to you), but the stories remain the same if you collected them in thrift shops, and surely it's the story wot counts?

    Long days and pleasant nights

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