If they have no individual website and no longer need to do book signings.... what next? I am specifically trying for Gabriel Garcia Marquez, John Irving, Joseph Heller, Wally Lamb, ...
2006-11-27 10:27:55 · 6 answers · asked by Lyn M 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Well, if the author is deceased, you may run into a problem. But if you have books by all live authors, just check the publisher's web site and see if they offer any future book signings.
2006-11-27 10:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by chole_24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be out of luck if they no longer do book signings. In some cases, a medical condition may prevent them from signing (carpal tunnel, paralysis, arthritis, etc.).
If you don't know why they are no longer doing book signings, do *not* send your book to them with a letter and a postage paid envelope. They may have a policy that any unexpected packages are destroyed (heightened security due to Unabomber and anthrax scares), or they may simply mark it return to sender. The author may not want the responsibility of having to treat your book with care and make sure it is returned.
You should contact the publisher and ask if the author has any events planned. If yes, you will need to ask if it is permissable to bring your own copy of a book, or if the author will only be signing books purchased at the event.
You might also ask if the author will autograph your book if you mail it, or if there is an address where you can request an autographed bookplate.
2006-11-27 15:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by Melanie D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For such successful, well-known writers, having your first editions signed will not be as simple as just sending it to them. Authors can be notoriously recluse, and sending a valuable first edition to their publisher or agent sounds a bit risky to me. In the book "A Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books" by Nicholas A. Basbanes the author recalls meeting Joseph Heller and, while signing his book, Heller noted the value of the book and commented that he didn't even have a first edition of "Catch-22". Basbanes' book is very informative regarding book collecting, and I'd reccomend it to someone in your position.
Also, while writers of this caliber my not hold signings in bookstores, you should research literary festivals, like the New Yorker Festival. Maybe your writer is speaking on a panel discussion there. My advice would be to go and act like a groupie trying to get backstage at a rock concert. This tactic may or may not work, depending on your force of personality and the approachability of the author, but I'd give it a try.
2006-11-30 21:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to get a book signed is to send it to the author with a polite cover letter saying what you really enjoyed about their book. Enclose a return envelope with postage included. No one will return a book at their own expense.
If you want to buy one of my books and send it to me, I'd sign it. You can find them at www.hardshell.com.
2006-11-27 11:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 02:34:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to rummage Sales, Good Will, Salvation Army Stores, you will be surprised what turns up there on books. Garage Sales and Estate Sales are a good source too.
2006-11-27 10:32:46 · answer #6 · answered by mimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋