Any signed book collectors out there? - Autograph Live2024-03-28T12:01:17Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/any-signed-book-collectors-out-there?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've found that's become more…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-23:3524372:Comment:15603352020-11-23T22:02:12.077Zcrazyrabbits23https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/crazyrabbits23
<p>I've found that's become more frequent as of late.</p>
<p>A fellow collector alerted me to a number of cases he found of books that specifically had their ffep's/title pages neatly trimmed out, either at a store or before they were donated. It's possible that they were removed because they had identifying information for previous owners, but I've found a marked uptick in cut signatures being sold on auction sites that bear part/all of a title page as part of the cut, ostensibly to "prove"…</p>
<p>I've found that's become more frequent as of late.</p>
<p>A fellow collector alerted me to a number of cases he found of books that specifically had their ffep's/title pages neatly trimmed out, either at a store or before they were donated. It's possible that they were removed because they had identifying information for previous owners, but I've found a marked uptick in cut signatures being sold on auction sites that bear part/all of a title page as part of the cut, ostensibly to "prove" authenticity (and backed with a bulls*** COA).</p> I also have a few signed boo…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-08:3524372:Comment:15471242020-11-08T01:43:46.639ZIsidro Y.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/IsidroYuson
<p> I also have a few signed books by celebrities. I have Vincent Price' signed autobiography, his book on American Art and his cookbook co-authored with his wife Mary (yes, I'm a Vincent Price fan). And two books written by actress Lillian Gish.</p>
<p> Interesting that I found some autograph 'cuts' of Vincent Price for sale on Ebay which I suspect the sellers cut from his signed books.</p>
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<p> I also have a few signed books by celebrities. I have Vincent Price' signed autobiography, his book on American Art and his cookbook co-authored with his wife Mary (yes, I'm a Vincent Price fan). And two books written by actress Lillian Gish.</p>
<p> Interesting that I found some autograph 'cuts' of Vincent Price for sale on Ebay which I suspect the sellers cut from his signed books.</p>
<p> </p> Yes, quite a few, but I've al…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-05:3524372:Comment:15450602020-11-05T22:13:00.248Zcrazyrabbits23https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/crazyrabbits23
<p>Yes, quite a few, but I've always found the market/understanding for such things is very limited on this site. Not a bad thing by any means, but it's a bit difficult to talk to people about certain authors, rare signatures and the like.</p>
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<p>I have about 200 signed books - but my collection is very Canada-centric. Found lots of goodies in the wild.</p>
<p>Yes, quite a few, but I've always found the market/understanding for such things is very limited on this site. Not a bad thing by any means, but it's a bit difficult to talk to people about certain authors, rare signatures and the like.</p>
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<p>I have about 200 signed books - but my collection is very Canada-centric. Found lots of goodies in the wild.</p> I love signed books, but I te…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-05:3524372:Comment:15453172020-11-05T20:43:29.360ZM.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Matthew64
<p>I love signed books, but I tend to collect books signed by individuals known for things other than writing (ie. astronauts/entertainers/athletes). I like that they tend to be much more affordable than something like a signed photo, and are often more readily available too.</p>
<p>My biggest gripe with signed books is that it's difficult to display the autographed page. I just picked up some more Portman signed books, and I can't think of a good way to show them off (short of just cutting out…</p>
<p>I love signed books, but I tend to collect books signed by individuals known for things other than writing (ie. astronauts/entertainers/athletes). I like that they tend to be much more affordable than something like a signed photo, and are often more readily available too.</p>
<p>My biggest gripe with signed books is that it's difficult to display the autographed page. I just picked up some more Portman signed books, and I can't think of a good way to show them off (short of just cutting out the signed page which I don't want to do).</p> Although I do not consider my…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-05:3524372:Comment:15450372020-11-05T19:25:21.492Zbeardog1https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/beardog1
<p>Although I do not consider myself a signed book collector, some of my most cherished signed items are books I have had signed through the mail and in-person by US astronauts. I grew up during the 1960s and the early years of manned spaceflight is fascinating to me. The books are almost always a great read and the astronauts are generally very generous in signing (and often personalizing) their books.</p>
<p>Although I do not consider myself a signed book collector, some of my most cherished signed items are books I have had signed through the mail and in-person by US astronauts. I grew up during the 1960s and the early years of manned spaceflight is fascinating to me. The books are almost always a great read and the astronauts are generally very generous in signing (and often personalizing) their books.</p> And some more, 1951 and 1955:…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-05:3524372:Comment:15450312020-11-05T18:49:08.408ZEric Keith Longohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Eric947
<p>And some more, 1951 and 1955:…</p>
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<p>And some more, 1951 and 1955:</p>
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<p>And another candid of Kiyoshi in the Red Cross Hospital, May 1949</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127997301?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127997301?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> I collect books signed by Hir…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-05:3524372:Comment:15450232020-11-05T18:20:03.105ZEric Keith Longohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Eric947
<p>I collect books signed by Hiroshima survivor Kiyoshi Kikkawa (1913-1987) that he sold in his "Souvenir Shop" right at the Genbakue Dome from 1951 to 1956. I have perhaps 7 or 8. Below is his autobiography with a photo of him signing one and his signature/slogans:…</p>
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<p>I collect books signed by Hiroshima survivor Kiyoshi Kikkawa (1913-1987) that he sold in his "Souvenir Shop" right at the Genbakue Dome from 1951 to 1956. I have perhaps 7 or 8. Below is his autobiography with a photo of him signing one and his signature/slogans:</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127914662?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127914662?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127925059?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127925059?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> I agree that space can be a p…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-05:3524372:Comment:15452852020-11-05T17:51:59.738ZIsidro Y.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/IsidroYuson
<p>I agree that space can be a problem not to mention portability. I live in California with its recent spate of wild fires and almost got evacuated which led me to thinking, "There goes my book collecting if our house catches fire". </p>
<p> I also have some autographs of movie celebrities. But I'm really being careful with my purchases due to the amount of fraud in the hobby and being a novice collector. </p>
<p> On the plus side of signed book collecting, less chance of fraud particularly…</p>
<p>I agree that space can be a problem not to mention portability. I live in California with its recent spate of wild fires and almost got evacuated which led me to thinking, "There goes my book collecting if our house catches fire". </p>
<p> I also have some autographs of movie celebrities. But I'm really being careful with my purchases due to the amount of fraud in the hobby and being a novice collector. </p>
<p> On the plus side of signed book collecting, less chance of fraud particularly with modern authors. One just have to watch out for the 'autopen'.</p> What a coincidence. I also ha…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-05:3524372:Comment:15452032020-11-05T17:41:56.388ZIsidro Y.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/IsidroYuson
<p>What a coincidence. I also have a small collection of Easton Press Signed Edition. <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127817867?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127817867?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>What a coincidence. I also have a small collection of Easton Press Signed Edition. <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127817867?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8127817867?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> I have a small collection of…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2020-11-05:3524372:Comment:15451922020-11-05T17:30:21.886ZMike Shepherdhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MikeShepherd
<p>I have a small collection of autographed books. I particularly enjoy collecting Easton Press Signed Editions.</p>
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<p>I have a small collection of autographed books. I particularly enjoy collecting Easton Press Signed Editions.</p>
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