tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post7356121031984705736..comments2024-03-10T16:42:34.106-04:00Comments on Collecting Children's Books: A Double Shard?Peter D. Sierutahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09301507180150710089noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-69587569096245733892010-02-07T01:28:12.121-05:002010-02-07T01:28:12.121-05:00Hi, I just discovered your site today and have enj...Hi, I just discovered your site today and have enjoyed it all. I have a hardcover collection of all of the Newbery award and honor(less 3) selections. I have a, lways told my friends that it is a poor man's collection without many pristine books--and I do read them. I guess that I will now have to re-think about what is on my shelves. I have 1st editions of both Shard (yes,the white one) and Kira-- little did I know. I look forward to reading more of your posts. thanks,<br /><br />Diane Vogan<br /><br />p.s. pick up "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia (just out). It should make next year's list, and even if it dosen't it's a good read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-248590802407562872008-02-15T16:34:00.000-05:002008-02-15T16:34:00.000-05:00Hi Peter,I still have not heard back from anyone a...Hi Peter,<BR/><BR/>I still have not heard back from anyone at the publisher, but it occurred to me that (duh) I could offer the following: I looked at MY first edition copy (I have three. I gave away all the rest of my author freebies as soon as I received them...because who knew!??). <BR/><BR/>It has the oatmeal colored binding with a blind stamp; the price on the inside front jacket corner; and *no* little slash mark on the title page.<BR/><BR/>So it would appear that the black-bound book is *not* a true first edition? But again, if I learn anything further, I'll let you know. All best, LSP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-36769191976614691742008-02-04T10:13:00.000-05:002008-02-04T10:13:00.000-05:00I'm honored that you dropped by my blog. If you f...I'm honored that you dropped by my blog. If you find out an answer to the Big Mystery, I'd love to hear it! I've asked so many people but no one seems to have a definitive answer.<BR/><BR/>Incidentally, I recenty read and LOVED your poetry book TAP DANCING ON THE ROOF and a bookstore buddy just gave me an advance copy of KEEPING SCORE, which I'm looking forward to reading very soon (don't worry, I'll also buy the book in hardcover!)<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your interest,<BR/><BR/>PeterPeter D. Sierutahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301507180150710089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-37927881008462816422008-01-30T16:49:00.000-05:002008-01-30T16:49:00.000-05:00Hi,Author-blogger here. Just wanted to let you kno...Hi,<BR/><BR/>Author-blogger here. Just wanted to let you know that I read your post with interest, and I've asked the folks at Clarion Books if they have any answers to the mystery. If they get back to me I'll let you know. <BR/><BR/>All best, Linda Sue ParkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-53570091976460148192008-01-25T19:13:00.000-05:002008-01-25T19:13:00.000-05:00Worththetrip: Yes, both books have the same ISBN,...Worththetrip: Yes, both books have the same ISBN, so they appear to be the same edition -- despite all the differences. And thanks for your compliment and your continued support of my blog. I appreciate it! <BR/><BR/>Cary: I forgot that BOMC published children's books for a while. I guess that is one possibility here, though nothing on the book indicates book club...nor is there an indentation on the back cover. Thank you, also, for visiting my blog!Peter D. Sierutahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301507180150710089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-61919086798088820872008-01-20T00:52:00.000-05:002008-01-20T00:52:00.000-05:00I think the lack of a price code indicates the sec...I think the lack of a price code indicates the second book is a BOMC edition - and was possibly bound from some excess signatures from the first edition, but the underlined page numbers must mean the entire run was different. <BR/><BR/>Early book club editions once had a small square indentation on the back lower right side of the binding. I don't know if this is a continued practice. <BR/><BR/>I would also ask sellers if the original price is still on the book flap or if it has been cut. The lack of a printed price could mean the book was not meant for the bookstore trade. <BR/><BR/>Besides BOMC editions, Advanced Reading Copies (ARCs) and some proof copies do not have prices printed on the jacket. With more research you might find that your SHARD is an unusual hardbound proof copy, which would give it added value. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046320545497573335.post-58510946131181012272008-01-19T19:34:00.000-05:002008-01-19T19:34:00.000-05:00Is one a trade and the other a library edition? Do...Is one a trade and the other a library edition? Do they have the same ISBNs?<BR/><BR/>[I loved the title of this entry, by the way. Very clever!]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com