Matthew Reilly's Contest - Original edition

[mr.shoggoth]

Hey guys, first post and everything.

I was just wondering, how much would you be prepared to bid if someone posted a first-edition copy of Contest?

[daynabec]

Oops meant to say $1700 not $1000 🙂

[barktro]

have you still got mathw reilliys contest frist edtion for sale? 

[davewil1964]

daynabec has not posted on the boards since that one in JANUARY, so the chance of getting a response in this thread is minimal. If it's not in their listings, i would hazard a guess 'No', at least on eBay.

[nrhjb]

Hi All,

Can anyone please help me to identify if I have a Self Published (1st Edition) of Contest ?.

It has a Blue cover, is 315 pages & has refernece inside the front pages to Karadon Enterainment in Willoughby.

Thanks for your help in advance - nrhjb

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@davewil1964 wrote:

daynabec has not posted on the boards since that one in JANUARY, so the chance of getting a response in this thread is minimal. If it's not in their listings, i would hazard a guess 'No', at least on eBay.

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[Anonymous]

hi there, I have a first edition (the limited run) signed with a two-page inscription from matthew reilly in 1996, how much do you think it would be worth? not just a signature, a full inscription

[kimbanthony]

There's first editions and first editions, Mathew did self publish Contest himself. Lovely story, especially the bit when he was on the L90 reading his copy of Contest held up so everyone could see the title. After having his novel 'discovered' in a Sydney bookstore (he persuaded the shop to place Contest in the window) Contest was again a first edion, with a major overhaul and more details and an extra character filled in.

[davewil1964]

There's topical threads and there's replying to 3 year old posts...

[carschweppe-0]

Yes, I have one of the original 1000. Matthew and his suitcase came to the back of the old Chatswood Community Hall in 1996. I was in the cast of the musical the "Boyfriend" and his mum was the wardrobe mistress I think. He had done two shows with Willoughby Musical Society (Shenandoah and King and I). Anyway I bought one of his books and he inscribed it with best wishes for the show and myself. Great read and so were the rest of his books. Still have it and in great condition. Do wonder what it might be worth.

[davewil1964]

Honestly? After 4 years?

The OP hasn't even logged onto the boards for over a year, so it is unlikely he will even see your 'reply'.

[veroniccoope_0]

How much do you think they are worth now?