Dean on WATD-FM

August 10, 2012

Dean was on WATD-FM this morning. Here’s my recording of the interview.
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Source: The South Shore’s Morning News

Dean Interviews Odd

August 7, 2012

In one of the stranger online items I’ve seen relating to the release of Odd Apocalypse, The Literary Guild has an “exclusive interview” with Odd Thomas done by Dean himself. To find it head on over to The Literary Guild’s Odd Apocalypse page and click on the “Exclusive Interview” link.

Odd Apocalypse Web Ads

August 6, 2012

So, where have you seen these online?

Found: Page count for the ARC of Odd Is On Our Side

August 4, 2012

Just found out there was an ARC released forOdd Is On Our Side. I can assume, as in most cases, the page count is the same as the trade release but I’d like to get a confirmation of that from someone who owns a copy.
Update:
I have confirmed that the ARC has the same page count as the trade release.

Does your Odd Apocalypse have a sticker?

August 4, 2012

I just got back from Barnes & Noble and now own two copies of the trade hardcover edition of Odd Apocalypse. Why? Well, their copies had stickers on the covers that the one I purchased from Amazon.com didn’t. Here’s a photo of the two followed by a zoom-in on the sticker in question.


 

What the Night Knows on the bargain shelf

August 2, 2012

Just got back from my local Barnes & Noble and it looks like the trade hardcover edition of What the Night Knows has hit the remainder pile for just $6.98.  A good price if you’re looking for this edition.

This week's releases

August 2, 2012

I still haven’t received my copies of the MP3-CD nor the large print book club edition of Odd Apocalypse, but otherwise here’s a photo of the book that have been released in the past week.

Odd Apocalypse Augmented Reality Viewer

August 1, 2012

Did you know that there’s a cool augmented reality trick you can perform with the cover of Off Apocalypse. You’ll need an iPhone or Android device with the Dean Koontz app or a computer with a built-in Webcam. (I was unsuccessful getting it to work with a USB Webcam.) However, if you find yourself in the situation where you’re unable or unwilling to try this out, just check out this YouTube video I created earlier today.

Dean on The Dennis Miller Show

August 1, 2012

Yesterday Dean was interviewed on The Dennis Miller Show. Here’s my recording of it.
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Dean on CBS News This Morning

August 1, 2012

Dean appeared on CBS News This Morning this past Monday. Both video and audio versions are embedded below.

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Deeply Odd cover art

July 29, 2012

Amazon.com is now displaying the cover art for Deeply Odd, scheduled for release on 12 March 2013.

Reaching out to Charnel House

July 21, 2012

Just as a small update I just sent out an e-mail to Joe Stefko @ Charnel House asking for his assistance in filling in the details I’m missing about some of his details. If anyone knows Mr. Stefko and would be willing to encourage his assistance I’d greatly appreciate it.

Needed: “The Specter of Death Shadows Stephen King’s IT”

July 13, 2012

Dean wrote a review of Stephen King’s IT back in 1986 and it was published in the San Jose Mercury News on 31 August 1986. Can anyone find me a copy of this?

Spring 2005 issue of Useless News

July 11, 2012

I seem to be lacking the Spring 2005 issue of Useless News. Anyone care to send me a scanned copy?
2018: Found one!

Needed: Barnes & Noble Reading Group

July 10, 2012

The Holidays 2006 issue of Useless News states the following:

“Dean participated in a Barnes & Noble reading group for THE HUSBAND. These were a few of the more interesting exchanges, which have been adapted for an installment of “TEN QUESTIONS” on out site.

Does anyone have any information about this online event? Date, original URL, text archive, etc.

Happy birthday Dean!

July 9, 2012

Dean turns 67 today. Here’s wishing him a happy birthday!

Needed: First Headline (UK) edition of Darkfall

July 8, 2012

Long-time Koontz collectors are generally aware that from it’s original release in 1984 Darkfall was known as Darkness Comes in the UK. Why? I have no idea. However Dean’s latest batch of notes pointed out something I’d missed. The UK publisher of Darkness Comes, Headline finaly brought itself in line with the US publisher and changed the title to Darkfall. So, here’s the thing. I keep trying to order a copy through third-party sellers on Amazon and they keep sending me copies of Darkness Comes instead of Darkfall, regardless of the fact that Darkfall is what’s shown in the listing. Even if I was to get my hands on a copy, there’s no promise that it’ll be the first printing/edition under the Darkfall title and I can’t even tell if it’s a mass market or trade paperback. So, does anyone have one of the first printing/editions of Headline’s Darkfall? If so, please leave a comment as I’d like to get the proper information listed in the book.
Update 12/18/12:
It does look like that on November 22, 2012 Headline did release an eBook edition titled Darkfall and I have added it to the manuscript as one of the very few eBooks that will be included. However, I have still yet to locate a print UK edition under this title.

Needed: The Book of Counted Sorrows Dogged Press Edition

July 8, 2012

I’m looking for any and all information about the Dogged Press edition of The Book Of Counted Sorrows. There are two copies available via third-party sellers on Amazon.com if you’re not familiar with this edition. I know it was originally offered via the now defunct store on DeanKoontz.com and Dogged Press is Dean’s own publishing imprint. However, I don’t know how many copies were printed (I’m assuming it was a limited edition,) if it was numbered or lettered, it’s page count, original list/cover price, ISBN, or printing statement.
Wikipedia says “In the summer of 2009, Dogged Press issued a 3000-copy hardcover edition” but I’d like to get confirmation of that.
Basically, if you’ve got a copy of this one or can point me to a reliable Web page with more details, please leave a comment.
Update 10 July 2012:
Turns out that there was an ad for this edition in the Spring 2008 issue of Useless News which included the original list price of $30.00 and stating the print run was just 3,000 copies. So, I’ve got some of the info but I’m still looking for a more specific release date, page count, ISBN (if there was one), and printing statement.
Update 11 July 2012:
The plot thickens! (a.k.a. welcome to my own private version of Hell.) But the Holidays 2007 issue of Useless News says this edition is selling for $35. My biggest question right now is, why didn’t I just buy a copy back then?
 

How long is the film version of Whispers?

July 7, 2012

Here’s a fun fact I just noticed: The VHS edition of Whispers lists a run time of 96 minutes. However, the laser disc lists a run time of 94 minutes and the DVD lists a run time of 90 minutes. Then again IMDB lists a run time of 100 minutes.

Found: Prisoners & Other Stories publication date & prices

July 7, 2012

Prisoners & Other Stories by Ed Gorman was published by Cemetery Dance in 1992. However,the year is the most specific information I have. Also, there were two limited editions published but the both list the same cover price as the trade hardcover. I’m assuming they actually had a different original list price. (Dean wrote the afterword.)