tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post2836551525180538580..comments2024-03-28T09:13:07.455+00:00Comments on MOODY WRITING: V is for the Value of a Vadermooderinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-38535624984593729462011-04-27T06:25:33.175+01:002011-04-27T06:25:33.175+01:00I love collecting books with author's signatur...I love collecting books with author's signatures. I'm not sure why, but I do! I loved this post, thanks for sharing your thoughts!<br /><br /><a href="http://elizabethmueller.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥</a>Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-2105576616880304522011-04-27T04:40:10.852+01:002011-04-27T04:40:10.852+01:00I am putting this out there - if anyone sees me si...I am putting this out there - if anyone sees me sitting at a book signing table by myself, PLEASE come by for a pity signature! I will even slip you some money under the table :)<br /><br />As for signatures, I have a bunch because I used to volunteer at a big book festival in Miami, FL. Some are pity signatures but others are special (because I enjoy the author's writing so much) like Stephen King, Carl Hiaasen, Tananarive Due. and the signed "eyeball" from Anne Rice.Halli Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09667712458691917486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-26740547298441102982011-04-26T20:40:53.900+01:002011-04-26T20:40:53.900+01:00As an aspiring author, I always viewed a signed no...As an aspiring author, I always viewed a signed novel as a success story ... the author's signature was the whipped cream atop the completed project of writing a story.<br /><br />Recently I self-published my first mystery novel and several family members and friends requested that I sign their copies. I considered this a huge compliment. So, in some cases, I suppose collecting an autograph is a way of giving the author a pat on the back.Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-1341258038316876892011-04-26T20:24:02.919+01:002011-04-26T20:24:02.919+01:00I have to say, I am completely with you on this on...I have to say, I am completely with you on this one. I've never understood the appeal to having a name of someone I don't know and probably never will know, in my book or album. I have a few children's books signed by the illustrator, but that's because we're friends and they were written to me. Honestly, the type of writing I like in a book, is when I buy a used book and it says, this book is for so and so, with love...or the person underlined passages and wrote notes in the margins. I probably would've kept Darth's signature, mostly because he's cool. <br />Art is another matter, I want the artist to sign their work.Heather Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754067768246898183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-50862852950062313612011-04-26T17:29:15.195+01:002011-04-26T17:29:15.195+01:00I have a few books that are signed, but nothing el...I have a few books that are signed, but nothing else! I'm not really big into celeb stuff.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-3964515188914203862011-04-26T16:15:20.921+01:002011-04-26T16:15:20.921+01:00*giggles* I love the random Darth signature--too ...*giggles* I love the random Darth signature--too funny. Autographs are a funny thing. I really LIKE them in a book--I have books I have kept even though I don't really care about the book just because the author has signed. I am with you on a blank piece of paper--that's a little weird, but on a 'piece of art' (like a book or a CD cover) I think it's fun to show you met the artist.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-70665020469865673572011-04-26T12:58:37.121+01:002011-04-26T12:58:37.121+01:00LOL! I collected autographed photos of my fav Tv p...LOL! I collected autographed photos of my fav Tv perosnalities when I was younger and now I can't see the point of getting a celeb's autograph. The photos are lovely to have, but I don't have the same urge to collect them anymore. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-31064562647452143622011-04-26T12:14:54.008+01:002011-04-26T12:14:54.008+01:00I'm very proud of my signed programmes from Da...I'm very proud of my signed programmes from David Essex concerts, partly because they symbolise my ability to run fast, in those days, in 4 inch heels, to the Stage Door, and my elbow dexterity in dealing with the competition. You missed a trick with your autograph book though. You're supposed to write things in it, yourself, e.g. 2 y's u r 2 y's u b, I c u r 2 y's 4 me ... Oh, and By Hook or By Crook, I'll Be Last in this Book. Now you know :-)the writing padhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221319693189380703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-35264736557746452432011-04-26T08:15:41.687+01:002011-04-26T08:15:41.687+01:00@Diane - cool story. Better than being one of the ...@Diane - cool story. Better than being one of the anonymous guys in the turtle suits.<br /><br />@Melissa - there's a big market for this stuff on ebay, he may end up making money (or he may not).<br /><br />@Alex J - unless it's Meg Ryan, in which case I'll have what she's having.<br /><br />@Linda - it's often weird ssing stars dressed as civilians, often not how you expect.<br /><br />@Ryan - if it was Rolf Harris it could be worth a lot of money.<br /><br />@EJ - If he'd been able to perform a force choke I definitely would have kept his autograph.<br /><br />@Alleged Author - I certainly wouldn't kick you out for a contrary view to mine. I welcome debate and discussion, in whatever tone you choose. Feel free to say it as you see it, although the occasional paragraph break wouldn't go amiss (hell of a wall of words you got there).<br /><br />@Josh - Rogue Vader? George Lucas wouldn't stand for it!<br /><br />@Laoch - the way ebooks prices are going not sure books have that much value either.<br /><br />@Laura - I think if the person made the thing specifically for me then I would value it. If it's something I just bought, then not so much.<br /><br />cheers for all the comments guys,<br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-78877376973708937222011-04-26T04:45:57.300+01:002011-04-26T04:45:57.300+01:00I like things that are personalized by the person ...I like things that are personalized by the person who made them--I think for me it's that I realize how much of a person's time, effort, and self has gone into the project, and there's something special about having them put their name to that. I guess I find it rewarding for them and for me.Laura Josephsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239501665574945313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-60303800073233385542011-04-26T04:16:52.246+01:002011-04-26T04:16:52.246+01:00I guess that things are worth what people willpay ...I guess that things are worth what people willpay for them. From my perspective a book has value but a signature, none.Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506141014376919585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-44962922346032778652011-04-26T03:57:35.192+01:002011-04-26T03:57:35.192+01:00Your not alone. I am not a signature kind of perso...Your not alone. I am not a signature kind of person. On another note I bet the darth vador guy just rented a limo and costume and showed up :)Author Joshua Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256754228034053632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-50599934447553164532011-04-26T03:38:51.997+01:002011-04-26T03:38:51.997+01:00I actually have quite a few autographs from famous...I actually have quite a few autographs from famous people (my mother helped with the Olympics and Special Olympics; my uncle is a director). The reason I hold on to them is because the people achieved something. Though their achievements may not be literary or prize-winning, they represent an achievement of dreams. People who accomplish goals will always be held in high esteem with me. I teach my students to believe in their dreams and to hope--one day--they will come true. All the people who sign autographs--from the lowly costume wearer to the famous star--had these dreams at one point. Why would you deny them this because you don't think it worthy to have their scrawl on something of yours? I may be alone in this...but if you were a famous author and signing books, would you want someone throwing your book in the trash because they believed your signature to be insignificant or a derivative? Dear child, everyone has a dream. Even if you deem that dream to be beneath you (i.e. a costume wearer for Darth Vader), it makes it no less real to that person. You may delete me as a blog follower or comment negatively, but I hold to this belief: many lowly people do not ask of you to drink "their beverage" or to "join their fan club." However, it is no less real to them when you admire their stunts or enjoy their special effects. Always are there greater and lesser persons that yourself. It's what you do to help them that makes the difference.Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-25210987166169387192011-04-26T03:23:43.909+01:002011-04-26T03:23:43.909+01:00Your just lucky he didn't use the 'Force C...Your just lucky he didn't use the 'Force Choke' on you! lol<br /><br />I'm a collector of things, so an autograph can be a cool piece of memorabilia I suppose. I don't think a signature would mean much to me unless I truly knew the person and they signed it with intent, if that makes sense? <br /><br />EJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-43052952628039833132011-04-26T03:17:59.881+01:002011-04-26T03:17:59.881+01:00I don't have any autographed items...except a ...I don't have any autographed items...except a signed clipboard from some Australian artist I don't even remember who'd come to my primary school. It was more of a "why not?" sort of thing.Ryan Sullivanhttp://thedarkcornerofthemind.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-91665580681926800732011-04-26T03:05:59.543+01:002011-04-26T03:05:59.543+01:00I think to get an autograph in person can be speci...I think to get an autograph in person can be special because it ties to the memory of when you got to see/meet that person. Otherwise, not so much.<br /><br />I'd like to say I'm immune to celebrity endorsements but I've got to admit to being tickled when I happened to see Patrick Stewart on the street in New York and noticed he was wearing New Balance running shoes...and so was I.Linda Leszczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15117080878321152684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-7649308452482857602011-04-26T02:45:58.323+01:002011-04-26T02:45:58.323+01:00I have Terry Brooks' signature, and several re...I have Terry Brooks' signature, and several records with the band's signature. But I agree that drinking or eating something just because a star does it is nuts.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-78194525333250061472011-04-26T02:14:42.501+01:002011-04-26T02:14:42.501+01:00Great topic! I just attended a sci-fi convention w...Great topic! I just attended a sci-fi convention where there were many "Vaders" so your story really resonated. I cherish signed books from authors that I admire and now I am experiencing what it feels like to be the "autographer", and I have to say it's pretty neat. On the other hand, my husband spends money on signed posters and merch from "famous" actors and such and I don't get it. To each his own, I suppose. :)<br /><br />~Melissa<br /><a href="http://melissakline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Reflections on Writing</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729705557661233196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-78218574937522942532011-04-26T01:44:51.603+01:002011-04-26T01:44:51.603+01:00An exact opposite story for you:
My brother playe...An exact opposite story for you:<br /><br />My brother played the character Shredder in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" the movie, but he played the part where Shredder didn't have the mask and all. He played the part when that master rat was thinking back in time to a young Shredder with no mask. Yea, that was my brother. He got paid all of 75 bucks per day to film that one scene and I think it didn't take more than a day or two.<br /><br />Anyway, sitting in the movie theatre the first day of the showing in his hometown he felt great! When the movie was over, a bunch of little kids ran up to him and go, "Oh my God, it's Shredder!" and he signed autographs! lol<br /><br />That's priceless. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-57109654707232070282011-04-26T01:29:52.432+01:002011-04-26T01:29:52.432+01:00@Stina - finally some real controversy!
@Beverly ...@Stina - finally some real controversy!<br /><br />@Beverly - I wonder how the author would respond if you said you didn't want the signature, you just wanted to say thanks for writing the book.<br /><br />@Frankie - I think what it appeals to is your sense of kitsch. Plus it's no mean feat to write someone else's name while wearing thick leather motorcycle gloves.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-44068098361048795662011-04-26T01:07:11.240+01:002011-04-26T01:07:11.240+01:00Also, I sort of wish that you'd kept the autog...Also, I sort of wish that you'd kept the autograph of the fictional character in your notebook. It appeals to something in me.Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011180576782676523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-68787898958421393782011-04-26T01:06:06.028+01:002011-04-26T01:06:06.028+01:00I like signed books. And albums, for that matter. ...I like signed books. And albums, for that matter. And signed prints of artwork (I am too poor to afford originals).<br /><br />I like that it's physical, says that the creator has handled this object, this replica of their work. I don't think it's about celebrity; I like it just the same whether it's a self-published POD title by somebody nobody's ever heard of, as when it's by someone <i>everyone</i> has heard of.Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011180576782676523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-59599742305520955982011-04-26T00:43:56.601+01:002011-04-26T00:43:56.601+01:00I have a few books signed by the author that are m...I have a few books signed by the author that are meaningful to me since they are people whose work I've long admired. Ray Bradbury, on a hardback of Fahrenheit 451, and Ursula Le Guin on The Lathe of Heaven. I think I have a few others, some of which I've hung onto, some not.<br /><br />If I go to an "event" at which an author is speaking, and the queue isn't too long, I'll join it, not so much to have the book signed (though that's the dealie) but to have an opportunity to briefly thank him/her for his time and wish her well.Beverly Diehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392288953821757887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-71557470610366829652011-04-26T00:08:13.682+01:002011-04-26T00:08:13.682+01:00I'm sorry, I don't care who the person is ...I'm sorry, I don't care who the person is who's telling me how great Pepsi is. I'm still not going to drink the stuff. If a restaurant doesn't have Diet Coke but has Pepsi products, I drink water instead (which is better for me anyway). ;)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.com