Comments | devilwrites: By the Cover: Stephen King's Under the Dome

devilwrites

By the Cover: Stephen King's Under the Dome

Oct 20, 2009 23:00

Okay, so technically speaking, I'm not a fan of Stephen King. A fan would have read most, if not all of his books. A fan would probably have at least watched the film adaptations of his books. Me, I've just read Bag of Bones and listened to L.T.'s Theory of Cats and indulged myself in various film adaptions like Shawshank Redemption, Hearts in ( Read more... )

by the cover

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maggiedr October 21 2009, 15:18:25 UTC

I believe Target is getting in on the act and will be competing with hardcover prices at $8.99. This should make things even more interesting in the publishing business.

I don't know how Borders (or B&N) will respond to this but it seems like another nail in the coffin.

devilwrites October 21 2009, 22:04:20 UTC

I don't know how Borders (or B&N) will respond to this but it seems like another nail in the coffin.

It does, doesn't it? I'm not sure how they'll fight back either, to be honest. :-/

aurillia October 21 2009, 16:36:34 UTC

I'm not a Stephen King fan either - I read The Shining for a class at uni, and I read The Gunslinger because it was supposed to be fantasy or something, and Doubleday once sent me Bag of Bones even though I didn't ask for it and I've never read it - but honestly, I'm tempted by this cover too. Maybe the paperback... If it has the same cover ... His books often go on sale for five dollars after several months.

devilwrites October 21 2009, 22:06:01 UTC

His books often go on sale for five dollars after several months.

True, but getting a $30.00 book for $5.00 isn't quite the same as getting a $9.00 book for $5.00, you know? Still, every little bit DOES help...

His MMPBs never have the same cover as the hardcover. Or if they do, it's rare. :)

aurillia October 22 2009, 16:17:45 UTC

but getting a $30.00 book for $5.00 isn't quite the same as getting a $9.00 book for $5.00, you know?

Um, it's better? (Once you though a bit of maths in, you've lost me.)

I thought they did have the same covers, though of course the older ones have gone through many covers. I'm thinking Bag of Bones... Well, I don't hang around King books much!

devilwrites October 22 2009, 17:03:12 UTC

I believe BAG OF BONES did have the same cover. But I know for a fact that DUMA KEY didn't.

digitalred93 October 22 2009, 15:22:49 UTC

That IS a beautiful color. Hmmmm. I've also been thinking about picking up his new direct to Kindle novella:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/feb/10/stephen-king-kindle-ur

BTW, on Sanctuary...

I found most of the first season to be plodding at best, which is why I recommend that new viewers watch the pilot and then skip ahead to the 2 part finale of season 1. It's terrific. Season 2, on the other hand, is terrific from the get-go. Amanda Tapping has moved beyond Sam Carter now, by a long shot. To be honest, I'm enjoying the 2nd season of Sanctuary far more than Stargate Universe. :-(

devilwrites October 22 2009, 17:01:44 UTC

Interesting. Maybe I'll check it out on Hulu. We'll see. :)

Yeah, I saw last week's episode on Monday and see what you mean. I'm gonna keep the show in my DVR queue, but it needs a protag and antag fast (I agree though that Young has the most potential to be the character I root for). :)