What's better: a simple author signature, or an inscription? As a longtime bookseller -- a veteran of Borders, Waldenbooks, and independent bookstores -- I thought I knew the answer. But, once I began working for antiquarian booksellers, I discovered the question is much more complex. A comment on the ABAA Facebook page recently asked why some booksellers appear to prefer plain signed books, rathe... [more]

In last Sunday's NY Times Book Review there was a short essay by Geoff Dyer about getting books signed. It is quite an enjoyable piece. Please click here to read. [more]