As far as I've been able to learn...there are 400 signed copies at each event, 1100 copies total.. my wife and I are going.. my odds are about 1/3 of getting a signed copy... I've got every finger, toe, eyelash etc crossed...we will see on Monday
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As far as I've been able to learn...there are 400 signed copies at each event, 1100 copies total.. my wife and I are going.. my odds are about 1/3 of getting a signed copy... I've got every finger, toe, eyelash etc crossed...we will see on Monday
Sending positive vibes your way!!! See the signed book- manifest it happening.
I will be there also so let's hope we both get a signed one!
Amen to that.. I'm desperate.. I considered offering people money as they left the venue for their signed copies.. But that would probably be in bad taste.. I just want one.so.BAD!I will be there also so let's hope we both get a signed one!
My most current signed copies have the same "G" in question. Maybe SK just doesn't realized that his signature has changed a bit??? Not trying to question the man himself, but if going by the G mine looks very, very close.
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Holy crap Becca--you might be onto something here... I trust Steve when he says it's not his, but this does have the same jagged thing above the "g"
I compared the two sigs--for what it's worth-- I don't know what to think.. I wish I could know for sure...
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Bt if you look at the rest of the signature (between the 'S' and the 'G'), it doesn't match Mr. King's signature at all. Despite the changes in his signature over the years, it remains recognizably his, largely because of that center section--that's become more compressed, but the shapes of the letters (height, etc) remain the same. I think the OP's copy is a forgery by someone who knew enough to get th big things right, but not enough to get the rest of it on spot.My most current signed copies have the same "G" in question. Maybe SK just doesn't realized that his signature has changed a bit??? Not trying to question the man himself, but if going by the G mine looks very, very close.
By the way, jlfullerton , I commend you on how reasoned your response has been. You are a gentleman/woman, with a wonderful grandmother. The love is what matters--the rest is just ink and paper
Bt if you look at the rest of the signature (between the 'S' and the 'G'), it doesn't match Mr. King's signature at all. Despite the changes in his signature over the years, it remains recognizably his, largely because of that center section--that's become more compressed, but the shapes of the letters (height, etc) remain the same. I think the OP's copy is a forgery by someone who knew enough to get th big things right, but not enough to get the rest of it on spot.
By the way, jlfullerton , I commend you on how reasoned your response has been. You are a gentleman/woman, with a wonderful grandmother. The love is what matters--the rest is just ink and paper
Well, I just view it as a life lesson--never again on Ebay--never, with signatures. And the Good Lord blessed me with a second chance to get an authentic autograph that cannot be disputed tonight. I appreciate your kind words--but in the end, what more can I do than move on...I'm just glad that I'm getting to know all the beautiful folks on here. It's a blessing to know you all.
Last point--I believe the signature to be a forgery, but was just playing with the "what if"--the person I bought it from has gone mysteriously (suspiciously) silent since I questioned her about the book....
One last note that I'll have to check.. Steve mentioned tonight his preference for blue pens--and the pic I have of the signing, he is using a blue pen, but I believe the copy I have might be signed in black, but ill double check when I'm home.. that would definitely put the issue to bed.
Thanks all--best wishes!!
My book is indeed signed in blue pen.. Still wonder whether or not it is real.. But The King himself thinks not, so not sure what to think..
Here is my signed 11/22/63. I bought mine from Betts so I am confident its real. I noticed mine has the I dotted. But they are pretty close to each other.
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Whats the story with the little sketch in your book, was this a random given out at one of the events? Or?
I must admit I thought of doing a lot worse than that to get a signed book. There was a guy offering to buy signed books at the event in St. Louis but I just couldnt bring myself to let mine go
That's Owen's moth. He hasn't done it in every book but when he's caught up to Steve and has a couple minutes, he's been drawing one in.
perhaps he could do some drawings on my walls.
I see, now I want a moth book dang it.
your Grandma did a wonderful thing for you she is gone but whether the sig is real or not does not matter in the context of her gift
the money is gone there is no way to get it back so what difference does it make if it is real at this point
it looks close enough even if it's not real you're not going to resell so it might as well be real...
the money is gone there is no way to get it back so what difference does it make if it is real at this point
it looks close enough even if it's not real you're not going to resell so it might as well be real...
It does look pretty close....who knows. Maybe my kids or grandkids can sell it for enough to recover what I spent on the book someday.. until then, I'll cherish it for the meaning it holds.