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March 28, 2012

The Laguna Beach Independent has a short article about Dean’s upcoming appearance at the Laguna Playhouse which I’ve previously posted about. However, the point of this post is actually to highlight the photo attached to the article of Dean in, what I assume to be, just part of his vast personal library of which I am very jealous.
Head on over to the full article by clicking on the small version of the photo in this post. There you can get a full-size version by clicking on that photo.

An Interview with Queenie Chan

March 28, 2012

Suvudu.com has a short interview with Queenie Chan, the artist for the Odd Thomas graphic novels.

What did you most enjoy about this project?
Drawing Odd Thomas the character. I have a lot of affection for Odd (and also his girlfriend Stormy), and it makes me smile to draw him, because he’s such a great guy. His situation is unfortunate, but despite being hounded constantly by the silent dead to solve their problems, he takes it in very good stride. He could have turned out a very different person due to his circumstances, but he actively chooses to be a good person, and to use his powers for the benefit of other people. He’s also a very expressive character, and that makes him fun to draw (him and all of his Pico Mundo friends too).

Read the whole interview on Suvudu.com.

Dean Koontz on Stage

March 26, 2012

“On Monday, April 2, local people will get a chance to hear what Dean Koontz is all about, when the author takes the stage of the Laguna Playhouse to talk about his experience, his work and what his fans may expect in the future. The event is sponsored by the Laguna Playhouse Women.

“Tickets for the playhouse program, billed as “A Special Evening With Dean Koontz,” are $50, and may be ordered by calling the theater box office at (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, or by going online tohttp://www.lagunaplayhouse.com.”

Read more @ coastlinepilot.com

Want to win $200 in free books from Cemetery Dance?

March 26, 2012

cd_pub_logoCemetery Dance, publisher of amazing horror fiction, and (full disclosure) publisher of this forthcoming book is running a contest to win $200 worth of books just for following them on the social medias. Just head on over to http://bit.ly/CDFreeBooks and follow the instructions. Ten people will win and there are eight ways to earn an entry.

Found: "Hostage Situation" New York Times details

March 18, 2012

“Hostage Situation”

by Dean Koontz

Original title of “Body of Work”
  

New York Times

June 14, 2009

pWK9

Useless News

Summer 2009

p5-7

Found: Publication date for “Advice to Collector’s from Dean Koontz”

March 18, 2012

“Advice to Collector’s from Dean Koontz” was a letter from Dean published Locus magazine. I’m looking for the publication date of that issue.

According to the Speculative Fiction Database it’s the December 1997 issuse #443. I’ve ordered a copy so that will give me the page number(s) of the letter.

Things are starting to fall into place

March 11, 2012

Scattered puzzle pieces next to solved fragmentI’ve been working most of the weekend cleaning off my “outstanding items” shelf and there’s just one item left on it right now. And, in the process of figuring out what known holes are in the manuscript I’ve managed to get them all posted to the site. If you’re looking to help fill in those holes, just seen what there is to see in the help category. Surprisingly there’s less there than I expected.

Also, I’m prepping the next draft to head off to CD and then to Dean for his approval. In the mean time I’ll of course keep working on filling in the holes and adding new material.

Now, as for the scanning project ahead of me… Well, I’ll save that story for another time.

Found: Cemetery Dance #34 publication date

March 11, 2012

Cemetery Dance Magazine Issue #34, which contains “Richard Laymon: An Appreciation” was published in 2001 but the issue does not mention in which month it was published.
Answer: March 2001
Thanks to Brian Freeman over at Cemetery Dance for this one.

Needed: “Trapped” audio pricing

March 11, 2012

Audios

Science Fiction

1992

Dove Audio

Read by Bess Armstrong (“Trapped”)

Contains the contents of “Stalkers” (above) along with abridged versions of Crystal Singer by Ann McCaffrey and The Druid of Shannara by Terry Brooks.

Six tapes, length not stated

ISBN: 0-7871-0186-9

Cover Price: not stated
Original List Price: unknown

Needed: Shadowfires large print pricing [FOUND]

March 11, 2012

Large Print

December 1993

Eagle Large Print, an imprint of Chivers North America

Reprint of the US paperback edition, as by Dean R. Koontz

594p

Trade Paperback

Paragon Large Print

ISBN: 0-7927-1729-5

Cover Price: not stated

Original List Price: unknown

Needed: Seize the Night large print list price

March 11, 2012

Large Print

G.K. Hall

Reprint of the trade hardcover edition

603p

Trade Paperback

ISBN: 0-7838-8529-6

Cover price: Not stated

Original List Price: unknown

Needed: Orange County Register article?

March 11, 2012

There’s a story in the 20 January 1998 issue. All information needed at this time.

Needed: Newsweek article?

March 11, 2012

There’s something in the 11 December 1991 issue. All information needed at this time.

Needed: "Trixie and Friends"

March 11, 2012

According to the Autumn ’99 issue of Useless News this article originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 1999 issue of “Southland Magazine”. I’m looking for a copy of the article along with the cover of the magazine and issue/page information.

Needed: Drowned Man's Reel details

March 11, 2012

clip_image001“The Truth About Christmas” in Drowned Man’s Reel by Charles de Lint, 1988, Triskell Press

I’m looking for the number of pages, cover price, and whether Dean’s essay is an intro, afterword or other

Needed: Winter Moon large print prices

March 11, 2012

Large Print
1994
Thorndike Press
581p

Hardcover
ISBN: 0-7862-0250-5
Cover price: Not stated
Original List Price: Unknown

Trade Paperback
ISBN: 0-7862-0251-3
Cover price: Not stated
Original List Price: Unknown

Needed: Weird Tales, Winter 1990/1991

March 11, 2012

I’ve heard there was a Limited hardcover edition. All information needed at this time.

Found: 77 Shadow Street Charnel House pagination & ISBNs

March 11, 2012

I’m looking for the page count and the ISBNs for both Charnel House editions of 77 Shadow Street.
Update 12/27/12:
Charnel House has provided me with the needed information.

Found: A Big Little Life large print statement

March 11, 2012

Large Print Hardcover
August 25, 2009
Copyright © 2009 by Dean Koontz
Thorndike Press
328p
ISBN: 978-1-41041948-4
Cover Price: $32.95
States: “1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 09”

Needed: Christmas is Good printing statement

March 11, 2012

Hardcover
October 27, 2009
Hyperion
64p
ISBN: 978-1-4013-2294-6
Cover Price: $16.99
States: