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The Magical Pursuit of Collecting Harry Potter Books Signed by J.K. Rowling

In the world of book collecting, few series have captivated the hearts and imaginations of readers quite like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. With its enchanting narrative, richly developed characters, and immersive wizarding world, the Harry Potter series has become a cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate with fans of all ages. For avid collectors, the …

To Kill A Mockingbird signed by Harper Lee

Harper Lee has been the focus of massive media attention recently with the publication of Go Set A Watchman, the sequel to her Pulitzer Prize winning To Kill A Mockingbird. Surprisingly, a recent attempt to sell some personal letters at auction fell flat, although there seems to be considerable renewed interest in snapping up a rare signed first edition of her well-loved first novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

James Joyce signed copies go under the hammer

If there was ever any doubt about just how valuable an investment in signed first editions can be, the numbers associated with James Joyce signed copies in an upcoming Bonhams auction on June 24th should put paid to them. The books come from the library of a “deceased Irish collector” who lived in the United States and include gems such as a signed first edition of Ulysses and a rare Henri Matisse illustrated edition.

Hillary Clinton’s ‘Hard Choices’ Book Signing Tour

If you believe, like many, that the release of Hillary Clinton’s new book Hard Choices and related book tour is a prelude to her 2016 presidential bid, now is a great time to snap up a signed copy. Here’s a round up of how the tour has been going.

A surprise visitor stops by Hillary Clinton’s book signing – CBS News

2 days ago … Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor dropped by Clinton’s book signing at a Costco warehouse in suburban Virginia, and surprised the …

Saturday at Costco: Hillary Clinton and Sonia Sotomayor … – Politico

2 days ago … This was Clinton’s fourth store signing since her book went on sale on June 10, and her events have attracted as many men as women, and …

Watters’ World Goes to Hillary Clinton’s NYC Book Signing | Fox …

13 hours ago … Jesse Watters went to Hillary Clinton’s book signing in New York City to ask attendees about the former secretary of state.

The etiquette of asking for an author’s autograph!

There was an extremely entertaining article by Geoff Dyer in the online edition of the New York Times Sunday Book Review last weekend exploring the satisfactions, quandaries and anxieties involved in seeking an author’s autograph. A must read for collectors of books signed by the author! The Etiquette of Autographs

True You signed by Janet Jackson

The five-time Grammy Award-winning international superstar and member of one of the world’s most famous celebrity families Janet Jackson has recently been thrilling fans at meet and greet book signing sessions for the launch of her autobiography, a guide to personal growth and self-esteem – True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself.

Fans queued around the block for the chance of seeing their idol at Barnes & Noble on Fifth Avenue in New York last Saturday. Watch one lucky admirer’s encounter in the video below:

First Step 2 Forever signed by Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber signing and photo event at The Garage, London, December 2010 a photo by hmv_getcloser on Flickr.

Just as we thought celebrity memoir authors couldn’t get any younger, along comes teen heartthrob singer songwriter Justin Bieber, who at the ripe old age of 16, published an autobiography – Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story.

Love him or hate him, it’s difficult to ignore the Canadian-born celebrity whom The Guardian described as “more influential online than the Dalai Lama or US president” – when he turned 17 a few days ago on 1st March, Twitter was swamped with messages from his adoring fans and those same fans turned out in their thousands, some camping on the street overnight to be first in the queue, for the chance to meet and greet the star and have a copy of the memoir signed in person at book stores across the globe.

Packed with picture spreads and original Tweets from Bieber, First Step 2 Forever is clearly a must have for the super-fan and a signed book investment for collectors. Certainly one reviewer on Amazon claims that it’s “the best book in history”, but I think the rest of us might take that claim with a pinch of salt!

Susan Boyle meets and greets fans at London book signing!

Susan Boyle SuBoOriginally uploaded by another_shoot If you’re looking for a Christmas gift this year, there’s bound to be somebody in the family who would surely enjoy a copy of Susan Boyle’s new CD The Gift alongside a copy of her recently published autobiography – The Woman I Was Born To Be. The shy Scottish …

Tony Blair cancels book signings amid antiwar protests

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has joined the ranks of numerous politicians to have written their memoirs after leaving office. Since the release of “A Journey” earlier this month, however, Blair’s tour of personal appearances and book signings have been accompanied by antiwar demonstrators and angry protests. His announcement that he will donate all profits from the autobiography to the Royal British Legion – the charity which cares for injured servicemen – has also divided public opinion.

The New York Times reported this week that he had even been forced to cancel appearances:

After Antiwar Protest, Blair Cancels Appearance
By RACHEL LEE HARRIS
Published: September 6, 2010
The former British prime minister Tony Blair has cancelled the next book signing of his new memoir, “A Journey.”

Books Authored and Signed by American Presidents

By David Thoreau

In recent years there has been a growing audience for books authored and signed by American Presidents. This article explores some of the most common books authored and signed by modern American presidents.

One of the earliest American presidents to author a book was Thomas Jefferson and his only full-length book known as Notes on the State of Virginia. Originally written in 1782 and published anonymously in Paris, Notes on the State of Virginia contains Jefferson’s political philosophy interspersed with geographic descriptions of the State of Virginia. Signed copies bearing Thomas Jefferson’s autograph are known to exist but are exquisitely rare.

More recently, Calvin Coolidge gained notoriety as a syndicated newspaper columnist after his career in politics. His autobiography was published in 1928 and copies bearing the inscription “Cordially Calvin Coolidge” in blue ink occasionally appear on the autograph marketplace.