Would really like a signed, personalized book by Kurt Vonnegut?

Question

Hi.

I'd like a signed, personalized book signed by author Kurt Vonnegut. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get one? Obviously, eBay and similar aren't options because I want it personalized. As far as I know, Vonnegut doesn't do book signings/tours any more and he's not really a young guy. Any thoughts? Thank you.

Answer 1

You might try the first website below. No personalized books but you can get signed ansd numbered prints of his artwork.

Or, if you live nearby, you could meet him here:

"AN INTIMATE RECEPTION WITH AUTHOR KURT VONNEGUT TAKES PLACE APRIL 17
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For information about the festival, contact
Scott Poole at the EWU Press
[e-mail] phone:
[phone] fax: [phone]
visit the website: http://:www.ewu.edu/getlit

An Intimate Reception with Kurt Vonnegut (in lieu of a book signing) takes place Saturday, April 17, in Spokane, as part of the 6th Annual Inland Northwest Literary Arts Festival, presented by the Eastern Washington University Press.

9:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 17
Catacombs Restaurant
110 S. Monroe
Spokane

Admission is $100, with space limited to 70. Tickets are available only through the Eastern Washington University Press office; call [phone] or [phone] for reservations and tickets.

In the relaxed elegance of the Catacombs Pub, join Kurt Vonnegut, one of America's finest authors, in relaxing after his reading at The Met.* Entrance to the reception includes two drink coupons and hors d’oeuvres.

Get tickets early for this rare chance to meet a literary legend!

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* Kurt Vonnegut gives a Special Reading at 7 p.m. in The Met, 901 W. Sprague Avenue, Spokane. Admission is $34, with tickets available through Ticketswest (www.ticketswest.com) or call (509) 325-SEAT.

Vonnegut is the well-known author of Slaughterhouse Five, Cat’s Cradle and The Sirens of Titan. Also featured at the reading will be Lynda Barry, creator of the alternative comic strip Ernie Pooks Comeek and author of the novels The Good Times Are Killing Me and Cruddy. Northwest writers Joseph Millar and Dorianne Laux will also present their poetry.

Sponsors: EWU Press, Borders Books, Spokane Teachers Credit Union, The Pacific Norwest Inlander, EWU, The Met, Klündt & Hosmer.

Press Release Date: Feburary 27
Contact Name: Scott Poole
Contact Phone: [phone]

Answer 2

Actually, I think he's still considered an associate professor in the Iowa Creative Writing Program. I know he's also been a visiting lecturer at Smith College. I met him several years ago, probably ten now, when he did a reading at OSU. I would go through his university and just send him a copy of the book with a letter. If it is never returned, you're only out the cost of shipping. You might also try his publisher.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

I have seen signed copies of his works for sale on eBay, and they're pretty expensive. You might try old booksellers or online booksellers. He lives in New York City, but that probably doesn't help you much.

You might check to see if he has a website where you can contact him. Maybe if you arranged to send a copy of one of his books to him with a stamped return mailer and tell him how much it would mean to you, etc., he'd sign it and send it back to you. I think he'd be that cool. He's eighty-five years old, so you'd better get one soon.