Brag

Not that I haven't had things to brag about ere now, but this one is
special for reasons known to those of you who are aware of a project
I've been working on for the past few years.

I recently bid on, and won, a first-printing copy of _Twisted_
(Belmont L92-535, 1962, ed. by Groff Conklin) from the estate of
Donald Wandrei, co-founder of Arkham House. Over and above that
detail, it's the first copy of the first edition I've owned, and it's
in terrific shape.

But the brag is that it was signed by the editor, about whom I've
assembled the first biography and index and which will be published in
a month or so (I won't mention the pubisher lest Bob F. break a
fingernail replying that I'm in violation of the RCB rules).

Signed Conklins are rare; this is perhaps the second or third I've
ever seen, and the only one I've seen listed since I began compiling
the index.

Now, I *paid* for it - more than I would have liked, but I'm a cheap
******* - to the tune of $27.50, but I honestly couldn't let it go.
And, for once, Mary not only agreed, but urged me to go higher than I
normally would have, thus ensuring I would win it.

Now I realize it's a mass-market paperback, not particularly scarce or
valuable in and of itself, but I'm absolutely delighted with it. 'Tis
a small thing, perhaps, but mine own.

Bud -
Congrats! Signed Conklins are quite scarce, and it sounds like is a
nice item all on its' own, to say nothing of the great association
value. I'd like to hear about your book offlist if you get a chance to
send me a note.

Best,
John Kuenzig
Bookseller

Bud Webster wrote:

Not that I haven't had things to brag about ere now, but this one is
special for reasons known to those of you who are aware of a project
I've been working on for the past few years.

I recently bid on, and won, a first-printing copy of _Twisted_
(Belmont L92-535, 1962, ed. by Groff Conklin) from the estate of
Donald Wandrei, co-founder of Arkham House. Over and above that
detail, it's the first copy of the first edition I've owned, and it's
in terrific shape.

But the brag is that it was signed by the editor, about whom I've
assembled the first biography and index and which will be published in
a month or so (I won't mention the pubisher lest Bob F. break a
fingernail replying that I'm in violation of the RCB rules).

Signed Conklins are rare; this is perhaps the second or third I've
ever seen, and the only one I've seen listed since I began compiling
the index.

Now, I *paid* for it - more than I would have liked, but I'm a cheap
******* - to the tune of $27.50, but I honestly couldn't let it go.
And, for once, Mary not only agreed, but urged me to go higher than I
normally would have, thus ensuring I would win it.

Now I realize it's a mass-market paperback, not particularly scarce or
valuable in and of itself, but I'm absolutely delighted with it. 'Tis
a small thing, perhaps, but mine own.

"John F. Kuenzig" wrote in message
...
Bud -
Congrats! Signed Conklins are quite scarce, and it sounds like is a
nice item all on its' own, to say nothing of the great association
value. I'd like to hear about your book offlist if you get a chance to
send me a note.

Best,
John Kuenzig
Bookseller


Bud - Coincidentally, I've just purchased a signed and inscribed copy of
Conklin's THE NEW REPUBLIC ANTHOLOGY: 1915-1935 (Dodge Publishing, 1936),
and would love to swap scans with you when it arrives in a few days.

You may remember that I have a copy of Gold's "Galaxy Reader of Science
Fiction" (Crown, 1952) inscribed by Gold to Groff and Lucy Conklin, that
contains several inscriptions in an unknown hand (see
http://www.charm.net/~edrtjd/GalaxyReader.html ). I'm hoping that my latest
purchase will help to identify if any of these inscriptions are in Conklin's
hand.

Like John, I would be interested in hearing more details of your upcoming
publication.

Regards, Tim

Timothy Doyle
Bayside Books of Pasadena

"Bud Webster" wrote
But the brag is that it was signed by the editor, about whom I've
assembled the first biography and index and which will be published in
a month or so (I won't mention the pubisher lest Bob F. break a
fingernail replying that I'm in violation of the RCB rules).

How dare you even imply that a book may soon be published?!?!?!?
Surely you are aware this violates every both the spirit and letter of the
charter!
Furthermore, it is such an abomination in the eyes of both god and man that
you will probably burn in the fiery pits of hell forever with nothing but
Harlequin Romances to read!!!!!
--
Bob Finnan
The Hardy Boys Unofficial Home Page
http://users.arczip.com/fwdixon
New & Out Of Print Books, Books-On-Tape, Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs For Sale
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On Sat, 22 May 2004 17:19:45 -0400, "Hardy-Boys.net"
wrote:

"Bud Webster" wrote
But the brag is that it was signed by the editor, about whom I've
assembled the first biography and index and which will be published in
a month or so (I won't mention the pubisher lest Bob F. break a
fingernail replying that I'm in violation of the RCB rules).

How dare you even imply that a book may soon be published?!?!?!?
Surely you are aware this violates every both the spirit and letter of the
charter!
Furthermore, it is such an abomination in the eyes of both god and man that
you will probably burn in the fiery pits of hell forever with nothing but
Harlequin Romances to read!!!!!

Yeah yeah yeah, Bob. Put it to music. At least I'll be down there
with my friends.

And if you don't think there are used bookstores in Hell where I can
trade Harlequins, you don't go to the right church.

"Bud Webster" wrote
And if you don't think there are used bookstores in Hell where I can
trade Harlequins, you don't go to the right church.

Yeah but you can only trade them for Jackie Collins novels!

--
Bob Finnan
The Hardy Boys Unofficial Home Page
http://users.arczip.com/fwdixon
New & Out Of Print Books, Books-On-Tape, Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs For Sale
http://users.arczip.com/fwdixon/hbsale.htm
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