Authors. Writers. Literary Figures.

[JackLondon]

Very funny and witty writer. This is her first book and her latest, "How Did You Get This Number" is equally wonderful.

 

[TwinGnats]

One of my most prized possessions is a letter I recieved in grade school from when I wrote Richard Scarry (Childrens books - Busytown), my sister framed it for me a couple years ago.

I am planning to write Ron Chernow, but I want to finish his Alexander Hamilton book first.

 

[JackLondon]

One of my favorite comedic actors:

 

[JackLondon]

A signature of one of the greatest California/San Francisco columnists ever, Herb Caen.

This is from my signed first edition of Caen's "Baghdad By the Bay" (1949)

 

[JackLondon]

Got a book that I am thrilled with!!!

This one is now one of my top 5 signed fiction books of all time.

Franklin Library Signed Edition of Galapagos by the great Kurt Vonnegut!

 

[Therion]

Whoa. You just pwned my entire collection with that one book.

 

[JackLondon]

Here is my latest pickup; love it almost as much as the Vonnegut.

Franklin Library signed first of God Knows by Joseph Heller (author of Catch-22)

 

[Tedw9]

Got a book that I am thrilled with!!!

This one is now one of my top 5 signed fiction books of all time.

Franklin Library Signed Edition of Galapagos by the great Kurt Vonnegut!

WOW!! :shock:

Then you go and score Joseph Heller?


I wanna go book shopping with you! VERY, VERY nice pickups. Amazing scores, thanks for sharing them.


How are you gonna top those? :mrgreen:

 

[JackLondon]

Got a book that I am thrilled with!!!

This one is now one of my top 5 signed fiction books of all time.

Franklin Library Signed Edition of Galapagos by the great Kurt Vonnegut!

WOW!! :shock:

Then you go and score Joseph Heller?


I wanna go book shopping with you! VERY, VERY nice pickups. Amazing scores, thanks for sharing them.


How are you gonna top those? :mrgreen:

I have two more incoming.....

Won't top the Vonnegut, but will just about complete my Greatest American Post-War Authors collection....

 

[Therion]

Got a book that I am thrilled with!!!

This one is now one of my top 5 signed fiction books of all time.

Franklin Library Signed Edition of Galapagos by the great Kurt Vonnegut!

WOW!! :shock:

Then you go and score Joseph Heller?


I wanna go book shopping with you! VERY, VERY nice pickups. Amazing scores, thanks for sharing them.


How are you gonna top those? :mrgreen:

I have two more incoming.....

Won't top the Vonnegut, but will just about complete my Greatest American Post-War Authors collection....

Tease!

 

[JackLondon]

Ok, finally got the two in that I was waiting on.

Along with my Philip Roth, Joseph Heller, Joan Didion, and, of course, Kurt Vonnegut signed books, these two nearly complete my Greatest Post-War American Authors signed book collection. I do have my eye on one more, but we will see if I get it.

First, a wonderful and limited item of one of my favorite post-war American authors, Gore Vidal:

This is a great looking volume, complete with sturdy slipcase. Vidal writes amazing stuff and this one is one of my favorites in his American history cycle. It is hand-numbered 172 out of 250.

Then, a book I thought would be wonderful, but the unbelievably oppressive cigarette smell immensely takes away from my enjoyment.

That being said, here is the tarnished tome. An otherwise wonderful Franklin Library signed The Naked and the Dead by Norman Mailer:

Will post in here if I decide to get the next in my G.P.W.A.A. collection...

 

[Tedw9]

Ok, finally got the two in that I was waiting on.

Along with my Philip Roth, Joseph Heller, Joan Didion, and, of course, Kurt Vonnegut signed books, these two nearly complete my Greatest Post-War American Authors signed book collection. I do have my eye on one more, but we will see if I get it.

First, a wonderful and limited item of one of my favorite post-war American authors, Gore Vidal:

This is a great looking volume, complete with sturdy slipcase. Vidal writes amazing stuff and this one is one of my favorites in his American history cycle. It is hand-numbered 172 out of 250.

Then, a book I thought would be wonderful, but the unbelievably oppressive cigarette smell immensely takes away from my enjoyment.

That being said, here is the tarnished tome. An otherwise wonderful Franklin Library signed The Naked and the Dead by Norman Mailer:

Will post in here if I decide to get the next in my G.P.W.A.A. collection...

WOW!! You have an amazing collection! :shock:

Too bad about the cigarette smell, that sucks. I'm a smoker, but I NEVER smoke in my house, always outside because of the smell.

I got a couple of books to post, but I'm almost embarrassed after that run you've posted! Very impressive collection, thanks for sharing them with us.

 

[Tedw9]

These two showed up in the mail today. These guys are a part of my "Greatest Post-War American Horror Authors" collection. (I plagiarized that from Jack :mrgreen: )

This one I got on the cheap because it was inscribed "To Steve". Well, my name is Steve and Clive is one my favorite authors so it was perfect for me. I think this was either the first or second book of his I ever read. And it's a first edition, first printing.

This one took some searching to find at a price I thought was a good deal. I got it for less than the original sale price. It's signed by two of my favorite authors and the director of one of my all time favorite movies, Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Limited to 450 signed copies, I'm amped to add this one to my collection finally.

 

[JackLondon]

These two showed up in the mail today. These guys are a part of my "Greatest Post-War American Horror Authors" collection. (I plagiarized that from Jack :mrgreen: )

This one I got on the cheap because it was inscribed "To Steve". Well, my name is Steve and Clive is one my favorite authors so it was perfect for me. I think this was either the first or second book of his I ever read. And it's a first edition, first printing.

This one took some searching to find at a price I thought was a good deal. I got it for less than the original sale price. It's signed by two of my favorite authors and the director of one of my all time favorite movies, Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Limited to 450 signed copies, I'm amped to add this one to my collection finally.

Very cool!

Clive is my wife's favorite writer. Years ago she waited in line for FOUR HOURS to meet him. She says it was worth it because she ended up with almost a dozen autos (posters, books, photos).

I always like numbered, limited edition autos like the one you got.

 

[Therion]

Ok, finally got the two in that I was waiting on.

Along with my Philip Roth, Joseph Heller, Joan Didion, and, of course, Kurt Vonnegut signed books, these two nearly complete my Greatest Post-War American Authors signed book collection. I do have my eye on one more, but we will see if I get it.

First, a wonderful and limited item of one of my favorite post-war American authors, Gore Vidal:

This is a great looking volume, complete with sturdy slipcase. Vidal writes amazing stuff and this one is one of my favorites in his American history cycle. It is hand-numbered 172 out of 250.

Then, a book I thought would be wonderful, but the unbelievably oppressive cigarette smell immensely takes away from my enjoyment.

That being said, here is the tarnished tome. An otherwise wonderful Franklin Library signed The Naked and the Dead by Norman Mailer:


Will post in here if I decide to get the next in my G.P.W.A.A. collection...

Well, that sucks. But I am here to save the day. I have two different solutions. Yes, I've had to remove random smells from more books than I care to admit. I wish cigarette odor was the worst of them.

The first option works best. Take a plastic container and cover the bottom with baking soda. Put four blocks at least six inches tall in each corner. Set your oven rack (or anything with large gaps that will not damage a book if you set the book on it) on those four blocks. Set your book on the rack. Depending on how set in the odor is, this can take two weeks to work. Usually takes no more than three days. Every day, empty the old baking soda and replace with new.

The second option is your old friend charcoal. Wrap some charcoal in an old shirt or any fabric that it won't physically go through but which has small holes in it. Socks work well too. Put your book flat in a brown paper bag. Set the wrapped charcoal on top of your book. Again, usually takes around three days. Replace the charcoal daily.

 

[JackLondon]

Ok, finally got the two in that I was waiting on.

Along with my Philip Roth, Joseph Heller, Joan Didion, and, of course, Kurt Vonnegut signed books, these two nearly complete my Greatest Post-War American Authors signed book collection. I do have my eye on one more, but we will see if I get it.

First, a wonderful and limited item of one of my favorite post-war American authors, Gore Vidal:

This is a great looking volume, complete with sturdy slipcase. Vidal writes amazing stuff and this one is one of my favorites in his American history cycle. It is hand-numbered 172 out of 250.

Then, a book I thought would be wonderful, but the unbelievably oppressive cigarette smell immensely takes away from my enjoyment.

That being said, here is the tarnished tome. An otherwise wonderful Franklin Library signed The Naked and the Dead by Norman Mailer:


Will post in here if I decide to get the next in my G.P.W.A.A. collection...

Well, that sucks. But I am here to save the day. I have two different solutions. Yes, I've had to remove random smells from more books than I care to admit. I wish cigarette odor was the worst of them.

The first option works best. Take a plastic container and cover the bottom with baking soda. Put four blocks at least six inches tall in each corner. Set your oven rack (or anything with large gaps that will not damage a book if you set the book on it) on those four blocks. Set your book on the rack. Depending on how set in the odor is, this can take two weeks to work. Usually takes no more than three days. Every day, empty the old baking soda and replace with new.

The second option is your old friend charcoal. Wrap some charcoal in an old shirt or any fabric that it won't physically go through but which has small holes in it. Socks work well too. Put your book flat in a brown paper bag. Set the wrapped charcoal on top of your book. Again, usually takes around three days. Replace the charcoal daily.

Thanks, Billy. Have tried variations on those, but will use your tips to try with this one.

 

[JackLondon]

Found another cool signed book at a used book shop today. Only $5.

Always liked Michael Palin, best known as a Monty Pythoner, but has done some fantastic travel shows for cable and PBS.

 

[TBTwinsFan]

Who are some good authors to TTM (with good books too!)

I would love to get back into reading, and this may help.

 

[Therion]

Who are some good authors to TTM (with good books too!)

I would love to get back into reading, and this may help.

Jodi Piccoult and Maya Angelou are both automatic.

 

[autorook]

One of my favorite comedic actors:

Very good read and nice job on the auto!