Rare books from Scene of the Crime Books, ABAC, IOBA

First edition first printing of the novel that became the movie of the same name starring John Travolta in 1998. SIGNED by John Travolta on the half title page. John Travolta signed the book at the 2019 Fan Expo in Toronto. Originally they limited the signing to 500 ticket which were given out on a draw basis. Once you won you had to pay for your autographs up front. But something changed and at the show and it was opened up to everyone. I will include with the book the email stating I won and my purchase receipt for the autograph. In fine / fine unread condition.

First limited edition. Limited to 750 copies signed by Joe R. Lansdale and Don Coscarelli. In 2017 signed by Bruce Campbell on the limited page at the Toronto Fan Expo. Bruce wrote "T.C.B. Bruce Campbell Elvis." In fine / fine unread condition.

First appearance first printing of this short horror story the has been made into two movies. The first starring Vincent Price in 1958. The second in 1986 starring Jeff Goldblum. SIGNED by Jeff Goldblum on the first page of text. SIGNED at the 2019 Fan Expo in Toronto where Jeff was one of the Celebrity Guests. I will include a copy of my e ticket for admission. Then SIGNED by Geena at the 2024 Steel City Con in Monroeville PA. I will include my e ticket and floor plan map of the show. Light edge wear. Light rubbing to the surface of the cover. There is 1 1/2 inch pen mark on the front cover. In very good condition.

First appearance first printing of this short horror story the has been made into two movies. The first starring Vincent Price in 1958. The second in 1986 starring Jeff Goldblum. SIGNED by Jeff Goldblum on the first page of text. SIGNED at the 2019 Fan Expo in Toronto where Jeff was one of the Celebrity Guests. I will include a copy of my e ticket for admission. Then SIGNED by Geena Davis at the 2024 Steel City Con in Monroeville PA. I will include my e ticket and floor plan map of the show. Light edge wear. Light rubbing to the surface of the cover. There is a very light moisture stain to the first page which is a photo of Hefner waiting on a set of stairs for an elevator. In very good condition.

First edition first printing of the second novel in the Jurassic Park series. Made into the 1997 movie of the same name starring Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm. SIGNED by Jeff Goldblum on the half title page. SIGNED at the 2019 Fan Expo in Toronto where Jeff was one of the Celebrity Guests. I will include a copy of my e ticket for admission. A hint of edge wear. Earlier owners name on the top edge of the first free end page. In near fine / near fine condition.

First edition first printing of the first novel in the Dr. Kay Scarpetta series. Has full 10 to 1 number line on the publisher's page. $16.95 price on the top edge of the dustjacket's front summary flap. Light tanning to the inside dustjacket summary and bio flaps. There is a tiny spot of soiling to the outside pages edges. In near fine / near fine condition.

First edition first printing of the companion novel to Richard Bachman's The Regulators. SIGNED by Ron Perlman who played Collie Entragian or the Sheriff in the 2006 television movie of the same name. I will include my ticket to the 2022 Niagara Comic Con and the event program with the book. While signing the book Mr. Perlman remarked, "I have never signed anything from that project." In fine / fine condition.

First Gift Edition first printing of this novel. There were 4000 copies of the gift edition produced. SIGNED by Ron Perlman who played Collie Entragian or the Sheriff in the 2006 television movie of the same name. I will include my ticket to the 2022 Niagara Comic Con and the event program with the book. While signing the book Mr. Perlman remarked, "I have never signed anything from that project." This book also has a hand drawn black and white illustration by Don Maitz of Ron Perlman as The Cop and the illustration is signed by Don. Also included is a 21" by 17" print of The Cop signed by both Don Maitz and Ron Perlman. The book is in fine condition with a fine DJ and Slip case. The print is in near fine condition with a light rub mark on the right hand border from the black packaging the Don Maitz mailed the print in.

First Edition first printing of the novelization of the script for the second movie in the Alien series. A paperback original. SIGNED by Mark Rolston who played Private Drake in the movie. Mark had no idea there was a book version of the movie. He even said it was the first time he had ever seen it. Signed by Mark at the 2022 Frightmare in the Falls festival in Niagara Falls. Will include a program from the show and a copy of my ticket to the show. A hint of edge wear. Faint tanning to the pages. In near fine condition.

First Edition first printing of the novelization of the 1976 movie of the same name. Starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick and Harvey Stephens. Published as a paperback original. SIGNED by Harvey Stephens who played Damien in the movie on the title page. Signed by Stephens at the 2022 Frightmare in the Falls festival in Niagara Falls. Will include a program from the show and a copy of my ticket to the show. Light edge wear. Light reading creases to the spine. In very good condition.

First Suntup Edition first printing of this horror novel that became the 1976 movie of the same name. Starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick and Harvey Stephens. This is the Artist edition limited to 750 copies signed by the artist Juliana Kolesova. Then SIGNED by Harvey Stephens who played Damien in the movie on the half title page. As far as I know this is the only copy Stephens has signed. Signed by Stephens at the 2022 Frightmare in the Falls festival in Niagara Falls. Will include a program from the show and a copy of my ticket to the show. In fine / fine unread condition.

First edition first printing of this novel that became the 1987 movie of the same name. SIGNED by Jesse Ventura who played Captain Freedom in the movie. Light edge wear. Reading crease to the spine. In very good condition.

First edition first printing of this horror novel. Made into the 1989 movie of the same name starring Dale Midkiff and Denise Crosby. SIGNED by Miko Hughes who played Gage Creed in the movie on the title page. "Now I want to play with you!" - Miko Hughes "Gage". Not clipped and has $15.95 price on dustjacket. Light edge wear. Earlier owners impression stamp on the half title page. In very good / near fine condition.

First edition first printing of first novel by Tom Clancy and first novel in the Jack Ryan series. Inscribed by Tom Clancy on the half title page. It says "To Hub Thanks to an early fan Tom Clancy." Made into the 1990 movie starring Alec Baldwin as Jack Ryan. SIGNED by Alec Baldwin on the title page at the 2023 Steel City Con in Monroe Pittsburgh. I will include the e-ticket and the floor plan from the event plus a wrist band. Light shelf wear. Earlier owner pasted a mylar cover to the backsides of the boards which left glue stains to both the front and rear end pages. Has all the points 18 lines on the publishers page, 6 reviews on the dustjacket's rear cover Jack Higgins, Joseph Wambaugh, Clive Cussler, Edward L. Beach, John Moore, Stansfield Turner, price not stated, has ISBN in silver on rear board. In very good / near fine condition. Comes with slip case that the previous owner had made up for this book.

First edition first printing of this collection of four short novels. The Body was made into the 1986 movie Stand by Me starring Keifer Sutherland, Wil Wheaton and River Phoenix. SIGNED by Keifer Sutherland and Corey Feldman on the title page for The Body. SIGNED by Keifer Sutherland at the 2023 Steel City Con in Monroe Pittsburgh. SIGNED by Corey Feldman at the 2023 Niagara Fall Frightmare in the Falls Convention. Will include e-tickets from both events plus the floor plan to the Steel City Con. Light shelf wear. Has $16.95 price on the dustjacket. In near fine / near fine condition.