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Okay folks. Worldbuilders is kinda my baby. So I guess I should donate my books first.
Here’s what I’m throwing into the mix:
- 5 signed hardcover copies of the Name of the Wind.
These are anywhere from 2nd printing to 6th printing, all with the sexy new blue cover.
- 3 copies of the College Survival Guide. Signed by me and the illustrator.
This book was my first publication, and it’s a shameful piece of my sordid past. It’s a collection of of humor columns I wrote for the college paper between 1999 and 2003. Columns dealt with pressing philosophical issues such as the fast zombies/slow zombies debate as well as everyday problems like how to bribe your professor or start a career as a prostitute.
The book is full of illustrations by BJ Hiorns, the same guy that illustrates my blog. It also contains annotations where I explain how some columns got written, the lies I told, and what sort of trouble various jokes got me into.
Only 500 copies were printed, so the Guide is hard to come by these days. Collectors sell them for as much as 200 bucks. Myself, I think it’s perfect for reading on the toilet.
- 2 First edition copies of the Name of the Wind. Signed by me.
Both of these with the out-of-print covers. One with the green man (above) and one with the Fabio. You wouldn’t believe what some people are charging for these things out there.
- 3 Copies of Tales of Dark Fantasy. Signed by me.
This is the Subterranean Press anthology that printed my short story, “The Road to Levinshir,” which is an excerpt from The Wise Man’s Fear.
It also has some great stories by folks like Tim Powers and Kage Baker. It’s a beautiful hardcover book, and the cover price was $40, and that was back before it sold out. Now it’s hard to find one for less than 80 bucks.
- 1 Copy of the original galley for The Name of the Wind. Signed by me.
A galley is an early version of a book that publishers occasionally print in order to promote a book. This version of the book was before the final edits, so there are about 5000 small changes I made before publication, as well as two chapters that I re-wrote almost entirely.
There weren’t that many of these printed, and the last one of them I saw on e-bay was going for over a hundred dollars. The few signed ones out there are going for more than that…
- The Golden Ticket.
I’ve thought long and hard about what sort of big prize I could offer this year. Last year I donated one of my old editorial manuscripts. But I’m aware that while collectors might think that sort of thing is cool, not everyone is interested.
I could offer to put your name in book two, but not everyone who’s donating to the fundraiser is a fan of mine. I could offer to critique your manuscript and give you feedback, but not everyone is working on a novel….
So here’s what I’ve decided. If you win this prize, I will owe you one (1) favor. You can cash it in however you like.
You want your name in book two? We can do that. You want me to read your book and give you some criticism? No problem. You want me to attend your local convention, perform your wedding ceremony, or just give you a nice backrub? Consider it done.
A few stipulations:
- The favor has to be legal. (More or less.)
- It has to be something I can actually do. (Duh)
- I can’t make anyone fall in love.
Other than that, I’ll do my best to grant your wish. Personally, I’m really curious as to what the winner will come up with…
Remember, every 10 dollars you donate gives you a chance to win these and hundreds of other cool books, so head over to my page at Team Heifer and chip in.
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(All Hail Subterranean Press!)