Horror Writers Association auction beginning May 23rd
Nick Mamatas writes:
"You may remember my note about author/editor Charles Grant, who is in the hospital for an indefinite period and without health insurance.As the bills are piling up, even with New Jersey state assistance, the HWA is having a rather large eBay auction for Charles's benefit...Here are some of the things that will be for sale starting on the 23rd:
Richard SanFilippo at Bantam sent in a copy of 999 with little oval bookplates signed by most if not all of the contributors.
Dan Booth from NECON is contributing two copies of the incredibly rare NECON XX book - with the collaboration between Stephen King and E. A. Poe - has fetched upward of $800 before on eBay because that story has never appeared anywhere except in those 333 copies of the book.
A a box of books from Dean Koontz - 11 in all - every single one of them is a signed, limited edition HC - slip covers - MINT condition.
The hand-typed and edited manuscript of Fred Saberhagen's 1975 Dracula File novel.
Signed Hellraiser scripts ( WGA registered copies ) from Peter Atkins, as well as some cool Wishmaster Stuff.
China Mieville is sending first hardcover edition (UK) of Perdido Street Station, with original pen and ink sketch by the author done as a frontpiece.
There's a ton of other stuff I can't quite find in my email now -- Alice Cooper sent a bunch of signed stuff; Peter Straub sent in a portion of a not-yet-published novel; Stewart O'Nan sent a bunch of his books; Clive Barker sent something really good -- I think it was a book with original art (and unlike China, Claive Barker can draw!); there's some crazy German crap I forget exactly what it is; White Wolf sent a bunch of stuff, all sorts of things. I'm leaving a ton of excellent stuff out too. I want this auction to break five-figures, so prepare to spend, true believers!"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2004
Contact Information:
Horror Writers Association
Nicholas Kaufmann,
Trustee
(718) 855-0970
nkaufmann@nyc.rr.com
www.horror.org
AUTHORS RALLY TO HELP ONE OF THEIR OWN
The Horror Writers Association holds auction
to benefit stricken author
NEW YORK, MAY 13. The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is holding a benefit auction for legendary author and editor Charles L. Grant, who has been hospitalized indefinitely with severe cardio-pulmonary disease and emphysema. Mr. Grant, whose body of work spans five decades, faces a tremendous burden on his health and substantial health-related expenses.
In response to this dire situation, the HWA called for contributions to a benefit auction for Mr. Grant. Although HWA is not a charitable organization and contributions could not be considered charitable donations, this didn’t stop a flood of concerned writers, editors and publishers from contributing to this cause.
Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub, Clive Barker and nearly fifty other accomplished authors have confirmed contributions to the event. Publishers such as Pocket Books, Tor, Cemetery Dance and Night Shade Books have also contributed.
“The response has been amazing,” said Joe Nassise, president of the Horror Writers Association. “The absolute generosity of everyone involved has been truly overwhelming.”
This two-part fundraiser, being held in conjunction with the HWA’s annual Bram Stoker Awards Banquet weekend, is the first of its kind for the organization. One component of the fundraiser is a high-profile auction to be held on eBay beginning May 23 and running until June 5, the evening of the awards. Bidders can find all auction items by searching the eBay User ID “bookwyrm55.”
The second component is a silent auction to be held on June 4-6 at the HWA annual meeting in New York City where the Bram Stoker Awards will be presented.
THE HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION (HWA) is a worldwide organization of writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting dark literature and the interests of those who write it. HWA was formed in the late 1980's with the help of many of the field's greats, including Dean Koontz, Robert McCammon, and Joe Lansdale. Today, with over 1,000 members around the globe, it is the oldest and most respected professional organization devoted to the genre.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact Nicholas Kaufmann at nkaufmann@nyc.rr.com
Nick Mamatas writes:
"You may remember my note about author/editor Charles Grant, who is in the hospital for an indefinite period and without health insurance.As the bills are piling up, even with New Jersey state assistance, the HWA is having a rather large eBay auction for Charles's benefit...Here are some of the things that will be for sale starting on the 23rd:
Richard SanFilippo at Bantam sent in a copy of 999 with little oval bookplates signed by most if not all of the contributors.
Dan Booth from NECON is contributing two copies of the incredibly rare NECON XX book - with the collaboration between Stephen King and E. A. Poe - has fetched upward of $800 before on eBay because that story has never appeared anywhere except in those 333 copies of the book.
A a box of books from Dean Koontz - 11 in all - every single one of them is a signed, limited edition HC - slip covers - MINT condition.
The hand-typed and edited manuscript of Fred Saberhagen's 1975 Dracula File novel.
Signed Hellraiser scripts ( WGA registered copies ) from Peter Atkins, as well as some cool Wishmaster Stuff.
China Mieville is sending first hardcover edition (UK) of Perdido Street Station, with original pen and ink sketch by the author done as a frontpiece.
There's a ton of other stuff I can't quite find in my email now -- Alice Cooper sent a bunch of signed stuff; Peter Straub sent in a portion of a not-yet-published novel; Stewart O'Nan sent a bunch of his books; Clive Barker sent something really good -- I think it was a book with original art (and unlike China, Claive Barker can draw!); there's some crazy German crap I forget exactly what it is; White Wolf sent a bunch of stuff, all sorts of things. I'm leaving a ton of excellent stuff out too. I want this auction to break five-figures, so prepare to spend, true believers!"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2004
Contact Information:
Horror Writers Association
Nicholas Kaufmann,
Trustee
(718) 855-0970
nkaufmann@nyc.rr.com
www.horror.org
AUTHORS RALLY TO HELP ONE OF THEIR OWN
The Horror Writers Association holds auction
to benefit stricken author
NEW YORK, MAY 13. The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is holding a benefit auction for legendary author and editor Charles L. Grant, who has been hospitalized indefinitely with severe cardio-pulmonary disease and emphysema. Mr. Grant, whose body of work spans five decades, faces a tremendous burden on his health and substantial health-related expenses.
In response to this dire situation, the HWA called for contributions to a benefit auction for Mr. Grant. Although HWA is not a charitable organization and contributions could not be considered charitable donations, this didn’t stop a flood of concerned writers, editors and publishers from contributing to this cause.
Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Neil Gaiman, Peter Straub, Clive Barker and nearly fifty other accomplished authors have confirmed contributions to the event. Publishers such as Pocket Books, Tor, Cemetery Dance and Night Shade Books have also contributed.
“The response has been amazing,” said Joe Nassise, president of the Horror Writers Association. “The absolute generosity of everyone involved has been truly overwhelming.”
This two-part fundraiser, being held in conjunction with the HWA’s annual Bram Stoker Awards Banquet weekend, is the first of its kind for the organization. One component of the fundraiser is a high-profile auction to be held on eBay beginning May 23 and running until June 5, the evening of the awards. Bidders can find all auction items by searching the eBay User ID “bookwyrm55.”
The second component is a silent auction to be held on June 4-6 at the HWA annual meeting in New York City where the Bram Stoker Awards will be presented.
THE HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION (HWA) is a worldwide organization of writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting dark literature and the interests of those who write it. HWA was formed in the late 1980's with the help of many of the field's greats, including Dean Koontz, Robert McCammon, and Joe Lansdale. Today, with over 1,000 members around the globe, it is the oldest and most respected professional organization devoted to the genre.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact Nicholas Kaufmann at nkaufmann@nyc.rr.com
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