The Secretary of Dreams (Volume One)
by Stephen King

Illustrated by Glenn Chadbourne

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About the Book:
The Secretary of Dreams combines classic tales of terror from the mind of Stephen King with the critically acclaimed artwork of Maine artist Glenn Chadbourne. This unique book displays an incredible and original blend of King's words with Chadbourne's one-of-a-kind illustrations: text and artwork brought together to tell these stories in a whole new way.

As you venture into The Secretary of Dreams you'll discover "Home Delivery," "Jerusalem's Lot," and "The Reach" presented on beautifully designed oversized pages. These stories are heavily illustrated with spot artwork, full page illustrations, and even multiple-page art spreads. Dozens of painstakingly crafted illustrations bring King's characters to life.

Also within this collection are "The Road Virus Heads North," "Rainy Season," and "Uncle Otto's Truck," which appear for the very first time in full graphic format as imagined by Chadbourne. Not one word from King's original manuscripts has been left out. Instead Chadbourne presents the stories through a variety of techniques: traditional paragraphs of text merged directly into the artwork, handwritten bursts of dialogue to convey emotion, and even multiple fonts to match the mood of each scene.

The Secretary of Dreams is a collection of Stephen King's greatest short stories presented in a way never before imagined. Glenn Chadbourne spent over two years creating the artwork within these pages, digging deep inside the text to make each of these classic tales burst off the page. An original Cemetery Dance Publications publishing event, this deluxe oversized hardcover edition is the World's First Edition.

There are no other editions planned of this title at this time, but King has already selected six more stories for a second volume and Chadbourne is hard at work on the illustrations!

Each Edition's Dust Jacket Design:

Slipcased Gift Edition

Signed & Traycased Limited Edition

Signed & Traycased Lettered Edition

About the Author:
Stephen King has written more than forty novels and two hundred short stories. He is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. King has also received the O. Henry Award for his story "The Man in the Black Suit," and he is the editor of The Best American Short Stories 2007. Among his most recent worldwide bestsellers are Cell, the Dark Tower series, On Writing, The Green Mile, From a Buick 8, Lisey's Story, and Bag of Bones. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.

About the Artist:
Glenn Chadbourne's artwork has appeared in over thirty books as well as numerous magazines and comics. His trademark pen and ink drawings have accompanied the works of today's hottest genre authors. Glenn lives in Newcastle, Maine, with his wife Sheila and their pug dog Rocket.

A Note About Non-US Shipping:
This is a 9 inch by 12 inch oversized hardcover book protected by a custom-made slipcase. It must be shipped in a box and it cannot fit in a padded envelope or Priority Mail envelope. The final package, with proper packing material, weighs five pounds. We charge what the post office charges us to ship this item.

Published in three states:
Slipcased Oversized Hardcover Gift Edition of only 5,000 copies ($75)
Signed and Traycased Oversized Hardcover Limited Edition of only 750 copies ($300)
Signed Oversized Hardcover Lettered Edition of only 52 copies, bound in fine materials with gilded page edges and protected in a massive deluxe traycase

Please Note: A shipping fee applies to this item, and there is a limit of one (1) Limited Edition and one (1) Lettered Edition per person. No coupons, savings certificates, store credit, special offers, or other discounts can be applied to this item, and this item cannot be used to qualify for any special offer or discount or deal. If you choose to pay by Check, please place your order using the online shopping cart system and mail us your check the next business day (write your Order Number in the memo field and include a printout of your order confirmation). If we do not receive your check within one week, we will have to cancel your order. To pay via PayPal, please checkout using the online shopping cart system and select the PayPal option. The system will take you through the rest of the steps. If you are a retailer, please note that standing orders do not apply for this item -- you need to email Mindy Jarusek for more information. Due to the size and weight of this item, we'll be ordering special boxes and bubble wrap. Shipping for US addresses is $13 for the first copy, $7 for each additional due to the size and weight of the item. The system may not add the correct shipping, but we will manually adjust it here at our office. Please email us for a shipping quote for NON-US addresses. If you have any questions about this item, please contact our office. Email is the best way to contact us.

Customer Reviews	Add Your Review
Lucky Stars	10/27/2009 - by vilka from Dolan Springs, AZ US
I know I'm a late entry here. But it's not too late for you to buy one of these amazing books. I thank my lucky stars that I not only purchased a gift edition, but I was then truly blessed when I won a signed limited edition in a raffle! (Big plug here for joining raffles, by the way.) Now because I've been doubly blessed, I'm eye-balling Glenn's gorgeous graphics and my crippled hands are crying out for my box of 150 colors of illustrators pens. I'm wanting to color them all in in disgusting shades of "Stephen King green" and "fang-dripping red" and "putrid puke pink." Yes, those are my own names for my color box. My point? This book is a feast for your eyes and imagination, and I will not tire of it for years to come. There are not enough stars in the sky to put in the box above.
Secretary of Dreams Volume I	09/11/2009 - by Beverly Johnson from Wolcott, NY US
I cannot say enough about this book! A must have for any Stephen King collector and an awesome addition for those of us, who enjoy a good short story!
The Secretary of Dreams Volume 1	09/16/2008 - by Beverly Diehl from Ephrata, WA US
The Secretary of Dreams Volume 1 is so exceptional with the art work and the stories. I found it hard to put down. You want to keep reading to find out what happens. I can't wait to get Volume 2.
Beautiful! Just Beautiful!	11/18/2007 - by Barclay Hinson from Cornelia, GA US
I stumbled upon the Cemetery Dance website by chance last year and picked up a copy of 'The Secretary of Dreams' for my girlfriends Christmas gift. She was really floored with the quality of this book. Absolutely loves it! She declined to put it on the shelf with all her other Stephen King first editions, instead opting to place it in a more prominent place in the home in order to make it more visible. Chadbourne's illustrations match King's text extremely well and are right up there with Wrightson and Whelan in my opinion. Keep up the great work! I anxiously await volume II...
Secretary of Dreams Vol. 1	09/12/2007 - by Geoff Brown from Rochester, Victoria AU
Fantastic quality for money in this beautifully produced edition! Love the artwork by Chadbourne, and the way it has brought Mr Kings work to life. Everyone I have shown this volume to has remarked on the production quality, and the collectabilty. Thank you, Cemetery Dance, for another great addition to the collection.
Secretary of Dreams	08/02/2007 - by Lori C. Lewis from Edmonton, Alberta CA
As usual you people have outdone yourself. This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever seen. I didn't even want to open it for fear of fouling it but when I finally did I was totally impressed! Can't wait for the next book to come out. Keep up the good work guys.
What A Dream of a Book!!!!	07/05/2007 - by kevin pepper from elkmont, AL US
I have been collecting King special editions for many years now, and up until my recent experience with Cemetery Dance, I had always put Donald Grant Publishers at the top of my list. My first experience with CD was with the publication of From a Buick Eight by SK. The attention to detail in that book really impressed me, and I especially liked the slipcase the book was housed in. When I got Secretary, I was blown away!!! The slipcase is Gorgeous, and the book is one of the nicest I have seen. I love the use of alternating colored paper for each story. That makes it really easy to find a story if I don't want to read them in order. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book, because I wasn't that familiar with the artist Chadbourne. I was pleasantly surprised at the design of the stories. His artwork compliments King's stories beautifully. I like the way some of them are simply illustrated stories, while some are told in comic book format. This has become one of my favorite special editions, and CD has now attained the top spot on my list for special edition publishers. I can't wait for Secretary Vol. 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations CD on creating a true work of art within my price range.
The Secretary of Dreams	04/26/2007 - by Sherrie Norman from Billings, MT US
I was so excited to get my book, that I just sat there and held it for several hours. I didn't even want to open it at first... As soon as I did, I was so very grateful that I FINALLY got it. I love the stories!!! I read them in one night. Of course as with all of Stephen King books, I will re-read it over & over again. I am never diasppointed in his books. Thank you Cemetary Dance for the chance to get this rare book. I WILL buy the next volumes. Think there are two more... I HOPE.
The Secretary of Dreams	04/12/2007 - by Vicky from PA
So very, very happy I decided to buy this book. It is absolutely wonderful and beautiful. Glad to add it to my collection. Certainly well worth the price and I will treasure it always. I am sure I will purchase volume 2 when it comes out.
Beaming from head to toe.....	03/10/2007 - by Colleen from B.C Canada
I just received my book, and i absolutely love it....well worth the exchange and duty....i cant wait to read it...thank you so so much, its beautiful.
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