Anybody Recieve Their Crystal Lake Memories? [Archive]

RickMoe

08-08-2005, 03:11 AM

My first answer? YES. It's FRIDAY THE 13TH and that's damn well reason enough to buy it since there's barely any other publications on the films out there. But also, "Crystal Lake Memories" is a hardcover, limitied edition with a metallic shine cover... so that alone is another reason to get it. Plus the excellent "Making Friday the 13th" is 256 pages total. "Crystal Lake Memories" is 320.

Honestly however, even if those extra pages are merely pictures, I'd still think it's worth picking up both books. Each are very reasonably priced (about $17.99 and $34.99 or lower). "Making of Friday the 13th", although a great read, left some very big holes especially on the background of the later sequels. Aside from the original film, nothing terribly extensive is mentioned concerning the censored gore footage from all later sequels (certain scenes are mentioned briefly, but totally devoid of pictures). Most annoying of all is that there are several noteable photos online of FRIDAY cut gore... such as this cut bit I will post here from FRIDAY THE 13TH 5: A NEW BEGINNING and some of what Jason really looked like for FRIDAY THE 13TH 6: JASON LIVES. If "Crystal Lake Memories" will print these photos, do the "bottom of the barrel" research, and maybe even come up with some extra morsals of info that even the most die hard FRIDAY fan doesn't know about... it would be the book of the Gods. We'll just have to wait and see. But frankly, I'd think it worth buying just for the dust jacket.

KillerCannabis

08-08-2005, 06:41 PM

I'll agree. Crystal Lake Memories looks to be essential to own for any fan of the F13th series. Being the lifelong fan that I am, I can safely say I'm adding this book to my collection as soon as its released. Besides, if you're that big of a fan you need to own everything F13th you can get your mitts on.

Bobbywoodhogan

08-09-2005, 07:51 AM

I'm defo gonna get it thanks guys. :D

Mortis

08-09-2005, 08:41 AM

When is this coming out?

Myron Breck

08-09-2005, 02:40 PM

I just finished "Making Friday the 13th" and, as an admitted fan of the series, thought it was great. If this new book has the stories and pictures the previous one didn't (love the one above of Violet's bloody crotch!), I will put down $35 without raising an eyebrow.
Mortis: Amazon doesn't have a date (which makes me think it's been pushed back) but you can still pre-order for whenever they decide to release it.

RickMoe

08-11-2005, 01:17 AM

Over at www.amazon.ca the release date for "Crystal Lake Memories" is October 31, 2005.

DVD Connoisseur

11-08-2005, 10:04 PM

My copy of Crystal Lake Memories arrived from Sideshow this morning. It's my Christmas present so it's now been packed away but it came with an impressive keyring shaped like Jason's hockey mask. The book was signed by the author and Sean Cunningham. Shipping cost more than the book, though!

Mortis

11-08-2005, 10:17 PM

Their site doesn't mention that it's signed by Cunningham. I guess that's a bonus.

My copy of Crystal Lake Memories arrived from Sideshow this morning. It's my Christmas present so it's now been packed away but it came with an impressive keyring shaped like Jason's hockey mask. The book was signed by the author and Sean Cunningham. Shipping cost more than the book, though!

knewby

11-08-2005, 11:00 PM

The book is amazing...no doubt the F13th fan will not be disappointed with this one. The book is huge and full of photos. I got my copy from the publisher signed by 33 cast and crew members and it came with a Camp Crystal Lake counselor t-shirt! :D ..............................Larry

RickMoe

11-08-2005, 11:36 PM

Can you guys give me an advance on the contents of the book?
Specifically, are there any photos of cut footage (gore) from the FRIDAYs? More than what's already been released??

Mortis

11-10-2005, 04:39 AM

There's one of those on eBay right now.

The book is amazing...no doubt the F13th fan will not be disappointed with this one. The book is huge and full of photos. I got my copy from the publisher signed by 33 cast and crew members and it came with a Camp Crystal Lake counselor t-shirt! :D ..............................Larry

DVD Connoisseur

11-10-2005, 10:05 PM

Their site doesn't mention that it's signed by Cunningham. I guess that's a bonus.

It was the limited edition of 100 that came with his sig and the exclusive keyring:-

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=search&item=73181&type=store

Mortis

11-10-2005, 10:19 PM

One of these days I'll be at the right place at the right time to get in on something like this.

It was the limited edition of 100 that came with his sig and the exclusive keyring:-

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=search&item=73181&type=store

indiephantom

11-11-2005, 12:33 AM

I'm getting them both. Love this stuff and I'm all for supporting it in the hopes of getting more horror history/criticism books. Out of curiousity, does anyone here own "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" companion book...that looks interesting, too.

dolemite

11-12-2005, 02:32 PM

I ordered a copy from Amazon.com and they said it wouldn't be out til January now. With Ghost Hunters and this I am 0-2 lately. (Although I think that the Ghost Hunters are now starting to filter out.)

Mortis

11-12-2005, 08:47 PM

What's Ghost Hunters?

With Ghost Hunters and this I am 0-2 lately. (Although I think that the Ghost Hunters are now starting to filter out.)

dolemite

11-14-2005, 02:34 PM

Ghost Hunters is a paranormal show on Sci-Fi. These two guys are plumbers by day, try to disprove haunting by night. It is like crack only spookier. One episode and you are usually hooked. Ever so often they catch something on video or audio tape which is really freaky.

marcx

11-14-2005, 06:44 PM

The design on hte book is stunning--wonderful layout, cover, etc...

Ive had maine for a week or so now as I got the one with all the autographs from hte pre-sale....

DVD Connoisseur

11-14-2005, 07:42 PM

Merging as this is a duplicated thread....

bigwes15

11-15-2005, 01:49 AM

man, I really want this one for Christmas. Why are only the autographed pre-orders out there? It would seem that this would be the perfect gift for horror fans for the holidays!

Mortis

11-15-2005, 05:22 AM

I didn't know if that's what you meant. It's one of my favorite shows. That one thermal image on the second season finale was spooky as hell. You can get the DVD set from DDD for $14ish shipped after the 20% discount.

Ghost Hunters is a paranormal show on Sci-Fi. These two guys are plumbers by day, try to disprove haunting by night. It is like crack only spookier. One episode and you are usually hooked. Ever so often they catch something on video or audio tape which is really freaky.

DVD Connoisseur

11-15-2005, 01:56 PM

Without completely disrupting the thread, this Ghost Hunters show sounds right up my alley. Must check it out!

Shannafey

11-15-2005, 02:14 PM

http://www.dvdtalk.com/features/004897.html

Good Review! I want this book!

eric_angelus

11-20-2005, 06:07 PM

I tried again to get the book into my store yesterday, and the Barnes and Noble system still is showing none on hand in any of our warehouses or with any outside vendors, even though the date is listed as next week.

indiephantom

11-21-2005, 06:53 AM

I have this pre-ordered from amazon canada...it's listing it for Nov. 21, but I hope that stays true. :(

baggio

11-26-2005, 06:48 AM

release date is now December 27. 2005

indiephantom

11-26-2005, 03:43 PM

release date is now December 27. 2005

making it now a New Year's gift. ;)

Myron Breck

11-26-2005, 06:40 PM

Either way, just give me the damned book!!! :p

evildeadfan123

11-29-2005, 11:59 PM

I just preordered it Barnes and Noble and it say November 30th. I hope it is true. I would have loved to get the book with both Sean Cunningham's and the arthur's signature, and the little keychain, but only 100 available.

evildeadfan123

11-30-2005, 11:05 PM

I just check Barnesandnoble.com this morning, and it said that they were not getting any new copies in at this time. Well, about an hour ago, I check eBay, and someone was selling it with a Buy It Now price of $39.95 and I grabbed it. I figured this is probably the only way I am going to be able to get the book, so with shipping, it will cost me $50.00. I looked at the completed auctions within the last 30 days, and some of the auctions was just the authors signature, and I saw one go for $94.00 plus shipping, and one with 33 signatures and the T-Shirt went for $356.00 plus shipping. I am just so excited to be getting the book. This is my christmas present to myself. And just last week I got the other Friday the 13th Book, Making Friday The 13th. I am a huge fan of the Friday the 13th films, and I saw Parts 1-3 at the theaters when they were originally released.

DVD Connoisseur

11-30-2005, 11:14 PM

Great find, evildeadfan123!

This is a Christmas present for me, too. At the moment, it's sat in its original box (I opened it just to check it was undamaged, etc.).

I'm going to have to reserve some quiet time to read this!

n3rds3x

12-01-2005, 09:55 PM

So, wait, when is this book coming out? I pre-ordered it through Overstock.com and it still hasn't shipped. Overstock had it listed as being available in 10/2005 and then 11/2005, and now it's December and I still don't have the book. Overstock is usually very good when it comes to pre-orders, I pre-ordered a book from them in the past and I received it before the release date. I was hoping to give Crystal Lake Memories to my father as a Christmas present but at the rate things are going, it looks like this might end up as a Father's Day present.

baggio

12-01-2005, 10:45 PM

just received Crystal Lake Memories from Barnes & Noble today.

Not bad for $14.95

razorbackattack

12-01-2005, 10:47 PM

Didn't the publishers of this book realize that there's a HUGE fan base for Friday the 13th? I don't get the "limited edition" aspect of this book at all. Can't find it anywhere. :mad:

baggio

12-01-2005, 10:51 PM

Can't find it anywhere. :mad:
did you read my post. :)

onebyone

12-01-2005, 10:55 PM

Did you have a coupon or something, or was it a limited sale they had? It isn't showing at that price.

evildeadfan123

12-01-2005, 10:59 PM

I just lucked out. I was really wanting the book, to go with Making Friday The 13th: The Legend of Camp Blood. So, now I am a happy camper.

baggio

12-01-2005, 11:03 PM

Did you have a coupon or something? It isn't showing at that price anywhere. Help.
No coupon , I ordered this book months and months ago. That was the price at Barnes at pre-order. Barnes honors any price even if it changes. I remember when I pre-odered it, Amazon had it for around 19.99. I just went with the lower price. It was so long ago, I guess both places made a mistake.

baggio

12-01-2005, 11:04 PM

I just lucked out. I was really wanting the book, to go with Making Friday The 13th: The Legend of Camp Blood. So, now I am a happy camper.
did you you get it from Barnes and Noble?

onebyone

12-01-2005, 11:05 PM

No coupon , I ordered this book months and months ago. That was the price at Barnes at pre-order. Barnes honors any price even if it changes. I remember when I pre-odered it, Amazon had it for around 19.99. I just went with the lower price. It was so long ago, I guess both places made a mistake.

Wow. How nice for you. I am jealous, but bear you no ill will at all. That would be childish. :)

Lucky fucking bastard show off!

baggio

12-01-2005, 11:16 PM

I called Barnes about a week ago to ask about this book because I was sent an email to Reconfirm my purchase. The email stated there was a long delay on this book, and said I needed to confirm (on the website) if I still wanted the book. When I went to the site , I noticed the price increase. So I called Barnes and the told me two things. One that they made a mistake on the original price and would still honor it , and two that the book hopefully will be out by Dec. 27 2005.

DVD Connoisseur

12-03-2005, 06:13 PM

I paid (including shipping), just over £55 for my Sean Cunningham / author signed book, with keyring. Today I was hit by a further FedEx bill of £15! And I thought books were exempt from VAT in the UK!! So, £70 for this book. That's around $115!

I feel quite sick. :cry:

evildeadfan123

12-03-2005, 06:29 PM

The Making Of Friday the 13th: Legend of Camp Blood I ordered off of Target.com, and Crystal Lake Memories I did eBay.

n3rds3x

12-06-2005, 01:57 AM

Overstock just shipped my copy today. I'll keep you posted about the book's status.

Xtro_13

12-06-2005, 04:31 AM

I just got my copy from amazon today.

Wez4555

12-06-2005, 05:13 AM

I just got my copy from amazon today.

and....

Xtro_13

12-07-2005, 06:05 AM

and....
Just started reading it. Book is very well put together. Then again, it should be for $30. I think that it was well worth the money, if you're a Friday fan.

evildeadfan123

12-07-2005, 11:17 AM

I did Buy It Now on eBay last Wednesday, and received my book Saturday afternoon, 3 days after I paid for the book. I did not expect it until this week. Very pleasantly suprised, and a very heavy book. I think between Crystal Lake Murders and Making Friday the 13th: Legend of Camp Blood, I think the best book of the two is Crystal Lake Murders: History of Friday The 13th, but I own both books now, and if you are a huge fan, I would recommend both, but I would get the Crystal Lake Murders first. From what I gather, I think that they are only printing 5,000 copies, and that is it.

n3rds3x

12-09-2005, 06:21 PM

I received my copy from Overstock today. The copy I purchased was a Christmas present for my father, but I think I'm going to order a copy for myself. And based on evildeadfan123's post, I will most likely pick up Making Friday the 13th and the Crystal Lake Murders books.

bigwes15

12-18-2005, 02:58 AM

I took a shot at this on Amazon on the 10th, where it was saying it would ship within 4 to 6 days. I also grabbed the Halloween 4 "special edition" novelization and the texas Chainsaw companion. Well, the others shipped right away, but lo and behold I got a notice saying that there was a delay with Crystal Lake and it wouldn't arrive until the end of january. Pissed, but expected. Then I got another notice that it had been picked up for shipping by UPS....to arrive on January 31st! A month in transit?? I emailed and got a reply that they had found some copies and were indeed shipping it out to arrive before Christmas. I'll keep my fingers crossed!! By the way, the Making Friday the 13th book was outstanding. This book will be hard-pressed to outdo that one.

eric_angelus

12-20-2005, 06:46 PM

This book is really hard to get. Ebay prices are as high as the $70's now. I am bummed I did not manage to get one. There is not a single one left in any Barnes and Noble warehouse or wholesaler anywhere.

Myron Breck

12-20-2005, 08:58 PM

Okay, so let me get this straight: This book has already been officially released and is sold out??? Or was it just pushed back to January and some leaked through, causing higher prices for the Holiday fans??? :(

evildeadfan123

12-20-2005, 11:17 PM

What I am thinking is that it has been officially released and it has sold out. It was released last part of October. There is even an official website just for the book:
http://www.crystallakememories.com, and I am not surprised about the book been in the 70.00 plus range. I think that the 5,000 copies is it. No more copies probably will be printed.

evildeadfan123

12-20-2005, 11:19 PM

I just looked at the website, this is a Limited Edition Hardcover, meaning that they will probably be reprinting it possibly, but if they do reprint it, it will be a Paperback cover. The book officially released on October 24th.

Demon

12-21-2005, 12:00 AM

Anybody who ordered from Amazon.....be on the lookout I got mine in today! Ofcourse its still in a box (A Christmas present I bought for myself )...which is quite huge.....how damn big is this book??

evildeadfan123

12-21-2005, 02:36 AM

It's huge. It weighs a little over 5 lbs.

Crazy Ralph

12-21-2005, 03:54 AM

Folks.... please excuse my total web shopping ignorance..... I've only ever bought one thing from the net...

I went to Amazon.com, and they state that this book will ship in 4 to 6 weeks (they are projecting end Jan to middle Feb).... I ordered it, and it cost me 32 bucks (US no doubt, although the Canadian dollar is not too bad right now)....

In reading these recent posts here now, can I assume that I will never receive this?

Myron Breck

12-21-2005, 03:55 PM

I dunno, but after reading Demon's post I ordered one from them as well. Fingers are crossed!

n3rds3x

12-27-2005, 05:01 PM

So, what's the scoop on this book? Sold out? Out of print?

After purchasing a copy for my father as a Christmas present, I decided that I would purchase a copy for myself after Christmas. Well, it's after Christmas and I certainly can't find it anywhere. The book is no longer listed on Overstock and Amazon has it listed that the book will ship in four to six weeks. Has anyone had any luck locating this title offline? If so, what retailer carried it and how much was it?

Wez4555

12-27-2005, 07:15 PM

i looking for this as well. im going to call up books-a-million and barnes and noble later and see if they have any copies. if i can get more than one, ill pick some up for people here.

Demon

12-27-2005, 07:53 PM

I got mine for Christmas (bought it for myself though lol) anyway the book is unbelievable......I really never thought a series like Friday 13th would be covered in such great detail and with such class!!!

GREAT BOOK!

DVD Connoisseur

12-27-2005, 09:59 PM

It is indeed a great read. I'm only a chapter in but it's clearly a very well written volume. Photos are rather superb, too.

nukfut

12-27-2005, 10:17 PM

This blurb was in their latest email newsletter:

Everyone at Sparkplug Press and Crystal Lake Memories wishes you a very happy holiday season. We thank you for your support this past year, and helping to make you the book such a success. The Silver Anniversary Hardcover Edition of 5,000 copies has entirely sold out!

Unfortunately, due to the unforeseen level of demand, we regret that many who wished to purchase the book have not been able to do so. Many online and retail booksellers sold out quickly, or had placed orders after the run had already been depleted. However, we are happy to announce that due to the continued demand for Crystal Lake Memories, the book will go into a new printing. Stay tuned to our upcoming newsletter for further details to be announced.

Myron Breck

12-27-2005, 10:38 PM

Great news!!! Thanks, nukfut! Now I can stop holding my breath for Amazon to ship mine.

evildeadfan123

12-27-2005, 10:44 PM

From what I read on the Newsletter, there will be another printing, but I probably won't have the same cover sleeve, I bet, and I have a feeling that it might be Paperback. I am so glad I got my copy when I did.

evildeadfan123

12-27-2005, 10:58 PM

I just looked on Amazon.com, and someone is selling a 1st printing for $295.95. I bet someone would be willing to pay that price, but not me. I just lucked out a got a copy just barely a month ago.

dolemite

12-30-2005, 02:22 PM

Just got mine from Amazon. As soon as I opened it all was forgiven.

Agent Z

12-30-2005, 03:58 PM

I was surprise-gifted with this for Christmas, and was very surprised at the quality of this edition! Very entertaining read (from what I have skimmed so far) and HUGE! There are coffee table books...and then you have books like this one, where you just add four legs to it and it becomes a coffee table itself. :D

Highly recommended! :banana:

And, if my Secret Santa is reading this post, Thanks Again! :) ;) :)

nukfut

01-01-2006, 12:12 AM

My family just held their Xmas get together today and I was shocked to open this sucker up. Seeing how difficult it was for some of you to get a copy, I had all but given up. Thanks brother!

KR~!

01-01-2006, 12:17 AM

This blurb was in their latest email newsletter:

Well, suckers could pay $295.95 now, and the rest can now just wait for the 2nd printing for $26.37 :)

Demon

01-01-2006, 01:25 AM

Well, suckers could pay $295.95 now, and the rest can now just wait for the 2nd printing for $26.37 :)

Hopefully for those of us who were lucky to get the first printing that the rest will be paperbacks.......not to be an asshole but it makes it more valuable lol......anyway I can't reiterate enough how kick ass this book is....... :D

KR~!

01-01-2006, 02:32 AM

Hopefully for those of us who were lucky to get the first printing that the rest will be paperbacks.......not to be an asshole but it makes it more valuable lol......anyway I can't reiterate enough how kick ass this book is....... :D

Cool, that way the paperback will cost a lot less :)

I sure hope that the cardboard that makes it hardcover is worth it ;)

Not to be an asshole of course :p ;)

evildeadfan123

01-01-2006, 03:53 AM

This book, I would only recommend Hardcover. Just the amount of pages in the book, and Paperback, I think won't hold up as well, and it won't get the cool Jacket that goes over the Hardcover for the Paperback version, and in the long run, the 1st Printing will be worth more than other printings.

nukfut

01-01-2006, 04:02 AM

I have to say that at first glance [just got it today] that this book is actually pretty high quality. They could have easily gone the cheap route with this kind of thing but it looks like they didn't cut too many corners here. Quality paper, binding, etc. I'm looking forward to reading it.

Sidebar: Evidentally, my brother had to special order it from the local bookstore [it was my xmas gift]. According to him, when he picked it up, the lady behind the counter made a comment like "Really? Is this it? You're not really going to read this, right?" -- as if it was so much below her.

I love people like that...

BlazingMagnum

01-08-2006, 06:24 PM

Sounds pretty hip!

onebyone

01-23-2006, 09:41 PM

There are coffee table books...and then you have books like this one, where you just add four legs to it and it becomes a coffee table itself. :D

You weren't kidding were you? This book is much bigger and better quality than I expected. I just got mine today, and it took me awhile to guess what was in the box. It thought it was far too heavy to be the book. My bad. It's great to see the movies get this kind of attention.

Now, to get to reading this baby....

indiephantom

01-23-2006, 10:12 PM

You weren't kidding were you? This book is much bigger and better quality than I expected. I just got mine today, and it took me awhile to guess what was in the box. It thought it was far too heavy to be the book. My bad. It's great to see the movies get this kind of attention.

Now, to get to reading this baby....

My excitement grows with your comments. I've had this on order since November, and I'm expected to get it along with a bunch of DVD's around the first of next month. Can't wait. :banana: