"Ring" Collections Anyone here own anything "Ring" related? I'm a huge fan of the series, and have been collecting for not that long actually. Post pics if you can. Books Ring Spiral Loop Birthday Movies Ring [1995] Ring: Kanzenban Ring [1998] Spiral Ring 2 Ring 0 The Ring Virus The Ring [2003] Rings The Ring Two TV Dramas Ring - The Final Chapter Spiral Soundtracks Ring/Spiral Ring 2 Ring: The Final Chapter Spiral (TV) The Ring/The Ring Two Ring 0: Birthday Drama CDs Ring Birthday Manga Ring Ring 2 Birthday Ring 0 - Birthday Spiral Video Games Ring: Infinity Ring: Terror's Realm Programs The Ring [2003] The Ring Two Press Kits The Ring [2003] Press Kit The Ring Two Press Kit CD Ver. The Ring Two Press Kit DVD Ver. Etc. The Ring Companion Promenade of the Gods
Nice collection! It must have been really difficult to get hold of all those rare items We don't have anything like as much as all that: all the bog-standard releases, the first novel, the first volume of the manga, and the hideous Meikle crapfest, and that's about it really :lol:
The Ring Companion book *spit* :lol: I thought it was an appallingly written hack job of the worst calibre, but that's just a personal thing :lol:
Ah, yes. I could not sit down and read that either. I have it mainly for reference reasons. In the back of the book it has credits for all the movies/dramas, and some other useful info as well. If you do want an interesting book though, pick up "J-Horror: The Definitive Guide to The Ring, The Grudge and Beyond". Quite a good book.
Well said. That book is the Sarah Palin of horror film compendiums, it rather relishing in its ignorance, and is more or less a one-sided opinion piece. Awful. And that is a good collection! I have all of Suzuki's American-issued novels, and the Chip Kidd artwork makes them not just enjoyable to read, but really nice volumes to have sitting on a shelf. Being a huge lover the novel series, it's always nice to meet someone else who's taken the time to read them.
I agree - I thought it was about 200% better than the Meikle thing, and not just because Alex and I got namechecked in the credits (although a little flattery is a nice thing) :lol: I also give a huge thumbs-up to our dear friend Jim Harper's awesome Flowers from Hell: The Modern Japanese Horror Film as well - beautifully written and with all the weight of his expertise and knowledge of the subject - unlike Meikle, who just scribbles crap for $$$$ :lol:
Best put down ever! :notworth: I actually had a flick through that harpies' book at the weekend. My God! I didn't know whether to laugh or be very afraid. It's depressing that someone who positively revels in their own ignorance - and mistakes their anti-intellectualism for insight - is so popular and is seen as a genuine contender by certain segments of the American population. Anyway, back on topic. That is indeed an awesome collection!
I actually have the Ring, Spiral and Loop novels but still haven't gotton around to reading them yet :snigger:
Man am I jealous of this collection! Im quite a Ring fan myself , below is my (inferior)collection thus far. Movies Japenese Ring Trilogy Boxset [including short film Sleeping Bride] Ring Virus Spiral American Ring 1&2 boxset Books Ring [New edition paperback] Spiral [New edition paperback] Loop [Old edition Hardback] Manga Ring 0 : Birthday Ring Ring 2 Birthday Spiral
I see that this topic hasn't been active lately, but these days I'm pretty much into the "Ring" universe, so here I come with my collection B-) BOOKS: Koji Suzuki - Ring Koji Suzuki - Spiral Koji Suzuki - Loop Koji Suzuki - Birthday Denis Meikle - The Ring Companion DVDs: Ringu Rasen Ringu 2 Ringu 0 The Ring Virus The Ring (American version) Rings The Ring twO The Ring twO (unrated edition) CD soundtracks: Ring/Spiral The Ring/The Ring twO For Christmas 2012 I'm getting: Sadako 3D (DVD movie) The Ring (manga) The Ring 2 (manga) Spiral (manga) Birthday (manga) Ring 0: Birthday (manga) and I'm waiting for these items to arrive (purchased from eBay): Ring: The Final Chapter (DVD) Rasen (TV show) (soundtrack CD) and these are the items that I don't have, that I'm still looking for: Ring [1995] (DVD movie) Ring: Kanzenban (DVD movie) Spiral (TV) (DVD) Ring 2 (soundtrack CD) Ring: The Final Chapter (soundtrack CD) Ring 0: Birthday (soundtrack CD) Ring: Terror's Realm (video game) Does anyone know where can I find the items from the upper list? I'd also like to have these things, but they are not only rare, but also as far as I know, they exist only in Japanese which I don't understand: Koji Suzuki - S (the novel) Ring: Infinity (video game) Ring (drama CD) Birthday (drama CD) Ring: Four Scarier Tales (the book) Does anyone know if any of the items from the upper list exist in English language?
Koji Suzuki - S (the novel) - I was told it was being looked into for translation by Vertical. Ring: Infinity (video game) - WonderSwan game, never had and will never have official English release. Maybe a fan will translate it. Ring (drama CD) - Not in English. Birthday (drama CD) - Not in English and extremely rare. Only 1 reference to it on the Internet and I believe it's gone now. Ring: Four Scarier Tales (the book) - Only in Japanese. Proposed scripts for Ring 2.
oh so, "S" might be translated soon? That's awesome, I must get it once it comes out translated! BTW, man, would you be so kind to send me the DVD covers of "Ring: Kanzenban" and "Spiral (TV show)"? I know you made them by resizing the VHS covers, so you probably still have them in your PC. Could you send me those two? I'd be very thankful!
Koji Suzuki - S (the novel) - I was told it was being looked into for translation by Vertical. Really? I e-mailed them a few months back and they told me they had no plans at present to release it. That might have changed since then. Where'd you hear the news? I suggest everyone get on to Vertical and show your interest! My collection "Ring Trilogy Boxset" which includes Ring, Ring 2, Ring 0 The Books, all hardback: Ring, Spiral, Loop, The Birthday, Promenade of the Gods (side story) The Ring Companion. TV: Ring: The Final Chapter Manga: Ring, Ring 2
Man, please tell me more about "Promenade of the Gods". I heard of it, I know it's a Suzuki's novel, but what does it have to do with the "Ring" universe? I've been thinking of purchasing it, but I can't find almost any information about it online, so I don't really know if I'm interested. So, is there any connection between "Promenade of the Gods" and the four "Ring" novels (Ring, Spiral, Loop, Birthday)? What do you mean when you call it a side story? Thank you in advance for telling me!
By side story I mean the story takes place in the Ring universe but the only connection between it and 'Ring' seems to be a passing reference of a TV cult which is the focus of the story of "Promenade of the Gods". There is nothing else that really connects them, no Sadako, no videotape, nothing supernatural or scientific horror. It's actually the weakest of Suzuki's Novels and I wouldn't recommend it at all. Here's a review of it http://filmjournal.net/oldboy/2009/02/03/promenade-of-the-gods/ By the way, I forgot to mention in my last post there is a "S" manga too, not sure if it's based on the novel or book though but it's got poor reviews.
"S" manga?! Where did you find out about it? Show me, please! Thanks for the explanation on "Promenade of the Gods"
http://www.amazon.co.jp/貞子-怪COMIC-鈴木-光司/dp/4041201985/ref=pd_sim_b_8 Here's the link to it on amazon jp
