As a lifelong fan of Stephen King and a collector of rare literary artifacts, I can’t help but feel a pang of envy towards Gary Dauberman for having the chance to hold the original copy of “I Was A Teenage Grave Robber.” That zine is like the Holy Grail for Constant Readers, and if I had the kind of money it costs, I’d probably have bought one already!
As a devoted Stephen King fan this year, I joined countless others globally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “Carrie,” undoubtedly the first novel he had published. However, fellow Constant Readers will recognize that it wasn’t his debut work in the publishing world. That honor goes to “I Was A Teenage Grave Robber,” a story written by King during high school and published in a 1965 issue of Comics Review – a magazine that now holds significant importance in literary history. Interestingly, this short story has an amusing connection to the upcoming adaptation of “Salem’s Lot.
In our recent chat with Gary Dauberman, the director of the upcoming horror movie set to premiere on Max on October 3, we discovered an interesting piece of information about the film. During our discussion about Stephen King’s impressive literary career, Dauberman shared that there is a cut scene from the new adaptation which includes a copy of Comics Review, a fact he revealed at the end of our conversation.
The original publication, a zine containing his first published short story by this director, wasn’t included in the movie. However, someone brought it on set. Essentially, if you were to purchase it, it would cost around $10, but its value could be as high as $15,000 or more. In one of the scenes, Mark Petrie is depicted leaving class and dropping his books and belongings. Ben Mears assists him in picking them up, and when Mark does so, he notices it (the zine), which serves as a source of all his knowledge about horror movies and related topics.
For those unfamiliar, Ben Mears, portrayed by Lewis Pullman in the movie, serves as the main character in “Salem’s Lot.” He’s an author seeking inspiration for his next work and returns to his childhood home. Mark Petrie, played by Jordan Preston Carter, is a local resident with extensive knowledge about monsters. As Jerusalem’s Lot, Maine becomes overrun by vampires, they form an unlikely alliance.
Gary Dauberman’s enthusiasm for Stephen King’s work played a significant role in his decision to adapt and direct “Salem’s Lot”, having previously penned the scripts for both “IT” and “IT: Chapter Two”. When he got to hold a zine containing King’s first published short story, it was an emotionally overwhelming experience for him. Initially feeling a bit sheepish, Dauberman quickly gathered his courage and said, “whatever”, before continuing with his task.
This might seem surprising, but however it sounds, they gave this to me, and I found myself tearing up. The feeling of holding this artifact was overwhelming because it symbolizes the beginning of his public career. I became quite emotional over it, thinking ‘This is amazing.’ One day, I hope to own it, although…
If you’re financially able, buying “I Was A Teenage Grave Robber” is like acquiring an exquisite piece in the historical puzzle of Stephen King’s work, something that would add sparkle to any collection. However, not many people have the luxury of such spending.
Regarding if we’ll ever get to witness the scene mentioned earlier, it’s still uncertain. Fingers crossed, the movie might eventually come out on DVD or Blu-ray with additional content such as deleted scenes.
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2024-10-01 05:07