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Chip Kidd: Designing books is no laughing matter. OK, it is.

June 15, 2013

Chip Kidd designs book covers. He’s the guy who designed the cover for Intensity. If you’ve not seen this video of his TED Talk, please take a few minutes to do so as not only is he a design genius, he’s hilarious too.

Check out this review of "The Hitchkiker" by Dean Koontz

June 15, 2013

koontz-motelkoontz-lifterTurns out that the Odd Thomas books published in The Netherlands have significantly different titles. In fact according to this review of The Hitchhiker the three latest books are titled The Hitchhiker (Deeply Odd), The Hotel (Odd Interlude), and The Billionaire (Odd Apocalypse.) Here’s to wondering what Dean thinks of this.

My scanner is the soundtrack to my dreams

June 9, 2013

I was hoping to claim that I’d broken the 1000 items scanned mark by the end of today but I’m just over 950 and I need to give it a rest. I swear I can hear my scanner even when it’s turned off. Anyway, here’s an example of one of the more obscure items I’ve unboxed.
Fun Fact #1: The Door to December was released in the US under the name Richard Paige while in the UK it was issued as a Leigh Nichols book.
Fun Fact #2: Time Thieves was only released as an Ace Double paperback in the US. In the UK it earned a hard cover release.
Time Theives - Dobson UK HC
Door to December - Nichols - Fontana UK 1 PBK

Deeply Odd: A Morning with Dean Koontz

June 1, 2013

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Two more introductions to John D. MacDonald books on the way

May 31, 2013

I’ve previously mentioned that a new edition of Cape Fear by John D. MacDonald will be coming out on 14 January 2014 with a new introduction by Dean.
Well, it turns out that that’s not the only MacDonald title getting the Koontz treatment. Amazon.com is currently listing new editions of A Key to the Suite and Slam the Big Door, both due out on 11 February 2014, and both with new introductions by Dean.
So, at this point, that’s a minimum of three MacDonald titles coming out with Koontz intros. Considering the man published dozens of novels, and Dean’s a big fan, this could get interesting.
A Key to the Suite   Slam the Big Door

Sole Survivor on DVD

May 29, 2013

Sole Survivor DVDThe TV mini-series of Sole Survivor is finally coming out on DVD. Similar to the DVD version of Intensity this is a DVD-R “on demand” release which means technically somewhat lesser quality but still an official release. (Some very old DVD players may not be able to play the disc.)
According to Amazon.com it is being released on June 4, while other sites list the release data as June 25. Also, Amazon.com does not show a cover image while the one on the right I found on megavideostore.com. I’ve pre-ordered my copy from Amazon and will be sure to post when it arrives.
 

Needed: A better scan of the Forever Odd ARC

May 27, 2013

Forever Odd - ARCThe scanning is progressing much faster than I’ve expected. As of this afternoon I’ve scanned more than 500 items. If that seems like a lot, to put it in perspective I’m estimating that I’ve scanned only about 15% off my collection so far…
One thing that I have found is that the cover of my advance copy of Forever Odd was seriously mis-printed as you can see in the image accompanying this post. (Despite what it looks like, that’s not damage, just spots missing the coloring.) If anyone has a copy that’s been printed correctly and can send me a full-color 320dpi .tiff of the cover, you’ll have my eternal thanks and be listed in the book’s acknowledgements.

A Big Little Life / Bliss To You CD

May 24, 2013

Big Little Life & Bliss to You - CDI recently found this new edition of the A Big Little Life audiobook on CD which comes with a one-hour abridged version of Bliss To You. Now, to figure out how to list this thing in the book…

The scanning has begun

May 19, 2013

Introduction to Screamplays - ARCOn of the best features of the book will be as many full-color cover images of book, magazine, and everything else I have been able to ever get my hands on. Years ago when this project was started I managed to scan everything I had at what was then an appropriate resolution of 75dpi. Since then we’ve discovered that with changing technology those scans are now basically useless. So, I’ve embarked on the massive task of re-scanning everything as 320dpi TIFF files. I wouldn’t say its a boring project but it is a bit tedious at times.
If you interested in a quality sample, click on the image in this post for a full-sized version. (If your browser doesn’t open TIFF files directly, save the link and open it in your graphics program of choice.)

The Face of Fear Premium Paperback cover image

May 19, 2013

Face of Fear PPBKAmazon.com now has the cover art for the forthcoming premium paperback edition of The Face of Fear to be released on 6 August 2013. According to the cover this edition will feature a “new afterword” by Dean.

Deeply Odd book trailer

May 17, 2013

Just picked this up at my local Barnes & Noble

May 16, 2013

Yes, I collect the weirdest stuff…
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Innocence cover art & synopsis

May 16, 2013

InnocenceAbout the book:
He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if he is ever seen.
She dwells in seclusion, a fugitive from enemies who will do her harm if she is ever found.
But the bond between them runs deeper than the tragedies that have scarred their lives. Something more than chance—and nothing less than destiny—has brought them together in a world whose hour of reckoning is fast approaching.
In Innocence, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with readers forever.
More @ http://www.deankoontz.com/innocence/

Pre-signed copies of Deeply Odd available from Barnes & Noble

May 14, 2013

Deeply Odd B&N Signed CopyYou can pre-order a pre-signed copy of Deeply Odd from Barnes & Noble starting today. No details as to the number of copies of this version have been made available. This is not technically a limited edition, just a flat-signed copy of the trade hardcover, probably with a “Signed Copy” sticker on the front as shown.

Voice of the Night Trade Paperback

May 9, 2013

Voice of the Night TPBKSomehow I missed this one. On Tuesday a new trade paperback edition of Voice of the Night was released by Berkley. I’ll have details as to whether the Afterword is new as soon as my copy arrives in a few days.
Update 11 May 2013:
The Afterword in this edition is a reprint of the one originally published in the 2011 premium paperback edition. (And before that in an issue of Useless News.)

Cape Fear with an intro by Dean Koontz

May 3, 2013

Cape FearDue to be released on 14 January 2014, this new edition of John D. MacDonald’s Cape Fear will contain a new introduction by Dean Koontz. It is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

An insane criminal threatens to destroy a family, and the police are powerless to protect them.
For fourteen years convicted rapist Max Cady nursed his hatred for Sam Bowden into an insane passion for revenge. He lived only for the day he would be free — free to track down and destroy the man who had put him behind bars.
Murder was merciful compared to what Cady had in mind — and what Cady had in mind was Bowden’s innocent and lovely teenaged daughter . . . .
“A powerful and frightening story.” — The New York Times

First Odd Thomas film trailer

May 2, 2013

The title of Dean's next novel

April 26, 2013

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According to Amazon.com the title of Dean’s next new novel will be  Innocence: A Novel and will be released on 14 January 2014. There is no cover art or description available yet but you can pre-order it now.

'Champagne Pam' to Play the Laurie Beechman, 5/10, 15 & 31

April 20, 2013

Among their creative accomplishments, Pamela and John won first place in Dean Koontz’s “Shoot the Good Guy” audio/video book trailer contest. The winning entry was selected by the critically-acclaimed novelist himself and Bantam Dell Publishing. Of Pamela’s voice, Koontz exclaimed, “Your voice is wonderful. So clear and emotional and unforced. Angels must sound like you.”

Read more about ‘Champagne Pam’ to Play the Laurie Beechman, 5/10, 15 & 31 by cabaret.broadwayworld.com

Nevermore motion comic on the way

April 20, 2013

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According to this article from Comic Book Resources:

About Quality Transmedia
Quality Transmedia is multiplatform entertainment venture with projects in the film, television, and digital spaces. Founded in 2012 by Double Barrel Motion Labs CEO, Jeff Krelitz, QT focuses on branded entertainment it can incubate in the digital space and shift to broadcast and film.  Since its founding in 2012, QT is creating online series for networks like IGN with their comedy show, “Red Rocket.” QT is currently developing animated adaptations of Fall Out Boy’s rock opera, “Fall Out Toyworks” and Dean Koontz’s “Nevermore” and a motion picture adaptation of Image Comics’ new comic book series “Hoax Hunters.” As well, Krelitz is Co-Executive Producing a “Game of Thrones set in Oz” series with Warner Horizon entitled, “Red Brick Road.” Previous productions include work on other prominent properties including “Spartacus” with Starz, “Tron: Legacy” with Disney, and a “Doctor Who” motion comic for BBC America.