Stephen King Fans discussion

So I was wondering which book would you have King sign and why? Personally I would like him to sign the Gunslinger. I really thought this was a beginning to an excellent book series that has always stayed with me.

ya, I agree. that or Insomnia.

I would have him sign my taped-together-because-it's-been-so-repeatedly-read edition of The Stand.

It wouldn't be worth a dime in the auction world, but would be priceless to me!

Gunslinger for sure and then Misery since it was my 1st Stephen King book I ever read.

I have a misprinted mint copy of The Dark Half that I would have him sign if I could. I was reading the book when it first came out and then became completely confused with a deja vu type moment. Finally I looked closer at the page numbers and there are an additional 50 or so pages that repeat.

I figure that if it is anything like stamps, having a misprint and autographed copy could make it virtually priceless. :)

The Stand. I've read it so many times, I've had to replace it three or four times. It is, by far, my favorite book period.

I'll be the oddball here. I'd have is "On Writing" autographed. Out of all the books I've ever read, that one stays with me.

The Stand, hands down! This is my all-time favorite book! As much as I love everything of his....this is the one that I keep coming back to.

My first SK book - 'Salem's Lot !

Liz-

I like the idea of On Writing. However, I have a first ed. HB of The Dead Zone. It was released the year I was born, and it's a great story. That would have a lot of meaning for me, too.

I wonder if it would be odd for him to have a (almost!!!) 30 year old book given to him to sign? Probably not.

I'd have to say Lisey's Story. It was a great story that I still think about. It really stayed wiht me. I'd love to have it signed!

THE SHINING!

BUT FIRST, I'd lay in wait, crouching in the deep, alley shadows beside the building where I soon would be so very, very lucky as to meet my favorite writer. Scrunched down in the damp mold behind a dumpster, perhaps. Unknowingly inches from a days-dead cat. And when Mr. King, fooling everyone but me by entering through the side entrance, made his way past me in the dimly lit, narrow passageway, I'd leap from my grinning hiding place and yell,''BOO!''

What a treat it would be to scare the Dickens out of King!

Think he'd still sign my tattered copy of The Shining?

Happy Halloween, Fellow Constant Reader!

I think that he would... He's been scaring people for decades and would probably think it's hilarious to get a bit of a thrill himself...

Unless, however, you are the 23,983,045th person to do it. In that case, I think you could probably kiss your autographed copy of The Shining goodbye as it makes it way to where the sun doesn't shine... ;)

Maybe that is the real reason he lives in Maine?

Who in their right mind would want to try to hide behind a dumpster in sub-zero temps to catch him coming out of Denny's?

(I mean, I would if I thought it would work, but I have never claimed to be "sane"...) ;)

LOL FUNNY!!!!

I would have him sign my copy of Gerald's Game. Why? Because it was my first. After reading that, I became a constant reader, so I think it would be appropriate to have that one signed. I wouldn't have discovered all his other wonderful works if not for Gerald's Game.

The Stand. Easy. My original, falling apart copy.
And I'd have him sign it - For Elizabeth, my favorite constant reader. Love Always, Stephen

OK I LOVVVVVEEEE what you would have King write Elizabeth~!

You know what, I can never decide what I would do if I actually got to meet Stephen King. On the one hand, I would want him to walk away from our exchange thinking "wow, what a phenomenal young woman. That was amazing. That never happens when I meet a fan." And he would always remember me fondly, maybe even mention me now and then in interviews...."book signings are usually a combination of horror and mind numbing boredom, but this one time...."And he'd be so thrilled.
On the other hand, I just want to be in the moment, be myself, and do and say exactly what comes to mind. And that would freak him out. And it wouldn't be a unique situation for him I'm sure. And I would be so thrilled.

He would have to sign my copy of Skeleton Crew as it contains my favorite story of all time by King. "The Mist" This was his first short story collection that I had read and "The Mist" got me hooked. I've read all his other short stories collections since. (Too bad the movie didn't pan out so well. I was really looking forward to it.)

"The Gunslinger" would be 2nd to sign as The Dark Tower series was a huge time sink for me.

Eric be sure to check out our discussions on Skeleton Crew! I would like to hear what you think about some of the stories.

It would be a toss-up between Salem's Lot, my very favorite, and, On Writing. That one seems to be so... intrinsically King-ish. He is just such an honest writer. You feel as if you really know the guy. Or could. I'm not delusional, I KNOW I don't KNOW him, but...I could, you know what I mean?

HaHaHa! (laughs diabolically, wringing hands)

I know what you mean Kandice!

I just stumbled upon this old thread, and I think this is a pretty cool question. I'd either have him sign The Gunslinger or The Dark Tower, just because it seems that those books are the epitome of King (to me, at least). I mean, so many of his other books have references to the series. And plus, the whole series is a work of genius.

I'd have him sign "It"... and if he'd be willing to oblige, it would be (in the margin) on the page with the vampire with razorblade teeth in the library. My favorite scene in the book!

Hands down my torn up cover, put back together with tape copy of IT. And try for The Stand as well.

I would probably ask him to sign my copy of Rose Madder. It's merely a mass market paperback, but it is my favorite of his books.

Or perhaps my first book, which was Pet Sematary.

My overly read copy of the complete copy of The Stand.

Kandice, what you and Angie said about SK is so uniquely true. Did you know that in 1999, after word of his accident hit the national news, the Post Office in Bangor had to actually hire on extra help because of the overwhelming number of get well letter and/or cards coming thru to SK> He has an extremely personal connection with his readers, and few people have been able to explain it. It's just that when he, writes, he seems to write, individually and collectively, to ourselves alone...Make sense?

First, The Shining, then the Green mile then the Stand and finally Needful things.

Bondama wrote: "Kandice, what you and Angie said about SK is so uniquely true. Did you know that in 1999, after word of his accident hit the national news, the Post Office in Bangor had to actually hire on extra ..."

Makes perfect sense, B! One of my favorite things about SK's books is the "love letter" he tends to write to his CRs in the front of a lot of his books. It really feels like you're having this little personal talk with him before he gets down to the business of story telling. On the rare occasion when he doesn't do it, I find I am very disappointed!

But back to the subject...I'd probably ask him to sign my copy of THE DEAD ZONE. Then if he's willing, THE STAND.

And speaking of signings, is there anyone in this here fan club who is going to catch him on his tour for UNDER THE DOME?

It would have to be my copy of the Shining, it was the first King book I read and its still my original copy (although it is starting to look a bit on the tatty side I must say) :-)

I wish I would catch him on the tour. But alas, the stops are so far for me.