New DARK TOWER novel release details revealed

We first reported about the new book in The Dark Tower series in March when Stephen King first announced the news. Today we have the release details about the new book entitled The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole. The novel reportedly takes place between the events of the 4th and 5th books:

“The major story of Roland and his ka-tet was told, but I realized there was at least one hole in the narrative progression: what happened to Roland, Jake, Eddie, Susannah, and Oy between the time they leave the Emerald City (the end of Wizard and Glass) and the time we pick them up again, on the outskirts of Calla Bryn Sturgis (the beginning of Wolves of the Calla)?”

According to Stephen King’s official website, the book is set for release this spring. There will be a limited signed edition of the novel, featuring artwork by Jae Lee, who worked on The Dark Tower comic book series:

“Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. will, in the Spring of 2012 be publishing limited editions of this new Dark Tower novel by Stephen King which will be illustrated by Jae Lee.

Stephen King has agreed to sign 800 copies of a Deluxe Edition which will be issued in a tray case. These will also be signed by Jae Lee. In keeping with our policies of supporting long time customers, owners of Deluxe Edition copies of THE LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA numbered 1-800 will have the first option to buy this Deluxe Edition.

In addition there will be a limited ‘Artist’ Edition which will be signed by Jae Lee and will be issued in a slipcase.”

Fans will be happy to finally read about what happened during that time period in the series. Let's hope that Universal and Imagine get the financing they need to get the film and TV series going. What are your thoughts on this book? Are you going to be picking it up when it's released?