tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275104442398599121.post3454037085233993706..comments2023-08-21T02:23:54.992-05:00Comments on Timothy's Thoughts: Kindlegraph and AutopenTimothy Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06554064732811895577noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275104442398599121.post-4636079330197038452012-02-13T18:28:38.917-06:002012-02-13T18:28:38.917-06:00Rachael Gardner blogged about autographed books a ...Rachael Gardner blogged about autographed books a while ago. She thinks they will become more coveted, that having a signed copy will be a serious status symbol. <br /><br />As for what I think, who knows? The autopen like they have on debt card machines doesn't seem too farfetched for me.McKenzie McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707799179783394809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275104442398599121.post-38310347132523228502012-02-13T09:52:19.019-06:002012-02-13T09:52:19.019-06:00Timothy,
I suppose the real question is what the p...Timothy,<br />I suppose the real question is what the person wants a signed book to represent: a personal connection with the author or another scalp to hang on their belt. <br />I sign books using Kindlegraph--I neither have nor want a personal assistant between me and my readers--but agree that all it represents is my taking a few moments to add a couple of words and a reproduction signature. There's no real connection, But that's enough for some readers.<br />On the other hand, only an author who's sat for three uncomfortable hours in a book store to sign four books and direct an equal number to the rest rooms can recognize how few readers are willing to make the effort to come out and meet an author in person unless they're a "star" of some sort.<br />The answer? I have no idea. Let me know when you do. And thanks for challenging us.Richard Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993592219849830777noreply@blogger.com