This is a limited Edition, signed and numbered
science fantasy book, from Necrominster Press.
Expensive, since it is hand-made with the highest quality materials, you
can get a free one, by entering and winning
the Contest
or Quest. Most of the answers to the contest
are on the publisher's website itself. Others you can answer by
comparing the [authorized] edition to the original Arkham House
First Edition, though both are considered First Editions.
Hand-made, and with a strictly limited edition of 100 Collectors' copies,
this leather-bound book, has parchment and textured end-papers, and is
unique in its authentication, having its collector's number not only listed in the
front along with the author's signature, but printed on the last page
and enscribed in an obscure location on the cover itself. No other book
has been made like this one. But since you likely can't afford to buy
a copy ($200), despite its potential investment, get one for free by
winning it. Just be
the first to answer the questions correctly in the contest or quest.
Click here
to visit the Contest page.
Hints to the Questions. 1. Make a guess 2. Read
Chapter 1 (located on publisher's site) 3. Same hint as #2. 4.
Check the pictures (located on publisher's site). 5. Compare the map
(located on publisher's site) with orig Arkham House edition 6.
Read a copy of the book (prob Arkham House book as it is more
readily available) 7. Check Chapters 5 - 6 in either version. 8.
Use Logic. (The undeciphered code is listed on the publisher's site).
Other first editions of significance are usually of the popular books
by classic writers, such as Ernest Hemmingway and Margaret Mitchell. But
trying to find them in good condition can be a challenge, and the price
can skyrocket accordingly. In this same category are other printed
materials, though they may not be considered books, such as comics. And,
though less well known, high quality leather-bound books for dedicated
collectors and investors include those printed with gold-leaf. Many of
the more common books, will easily be found in First Edition state since
they likely never made it to a second edition. The rarity of the book
increases with the volume's age and the media used in its creation, as
well as the condition. The primary factor, though, still remains, popularity
and whether or not the book is in demand.
