I got a copy of this for only Php 99 last week.  I've been planning to buy a copy since I started to collect  the Vampire Chronicles. It's among my "things to do before I die" list to complete the chronicles. I saw a copy of this with a very unique cover three years ago. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough money at that time. When I came back, it's gone. So since then it became my frustration to find the same cover. That's why I didn't bother to buy a copy until last week. I wasn't also that excited about this book because the author is not the Vampire Lestat anymore. It's written through David Talbot's point of view. I wasn't that excited to grab a copy unlike the other ones.

Anyway, while filing my application form to the civil service office last Friday, I've had this very strong urge to check out the National Bookstore branch in Quezon Avenue. Because my boss went to Katiklan, I had the day off, and so I decided to satisfy my urge. And, lo, I found a very good buy--a hardbound copy of Merrick for only 99 pesos! It's not the unique version that I wanted to buy three years ago, but it's okay. For an Anne Rice fan, this is a very rare chance, at least based on my experience. And so, I'm happy.