Comments on: Who makes a book collectible?

By: Caffey

Caffey — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:01:53 +0000

Oh I had no idea on how to figure it out! I’m going to pull out my books of yours and others to check which editions I have!! Thanks Bonnie! I haven’t had the joy to meet you yet Bonnie, but I hope that changes! I do have to meet you and have you sign all yours!

By: Bonnie Edwards

Bonnie Edwards — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:47:13 +0000

Thanks everyone….since I looked at The Hard Stuff and discovered this “collectible” tag I figured I should check on Pure Sex, because that’s had a second printing.

While it’s not listed as a collectible, there *is* a listing that says it’s a first edition.

Caffey…you can take a peek at the copyright page and if you see the run of 10 numbers go to 1 then you’ll know it’s a first edition. If it goes to 2, it’s a 2nd printing. For some reason the numbers drop off.

But, I’m thinking you may very well be one of the few who got all 3 signatures at the conference…if not, next time I see you, bring your book along! If the other authors are there, too…I’ll make sure we all sign for you.

Because you’re you, that’s why.

Bonnie

By: Caffey

Caffey — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:31:39 +0000

Hi Bonnie!
You know, its so hard for me to let go of books now than ever! Of course, a favorite author remains keepers so I don’t give up those!, and those with series (especially if the series isn’t done because I’m always going back to books to check out something to recall, etc. I don’t know what printing my books are (have no idea how to figure that out) but for me, its more of a personal need for the keepers than rather as collectibles. But I know some first editions go for alot. Too huge congrats on the 4th printing of THE HARD STUFF.

By: Shelli Stevens

Shelli Stevens — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:54:43 +0000

That’s awesome, Bonnie! Congrats!!

By: Kate Douglas

Kate Douglas — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:10:29 +0000

I had to get my copy of THE HARD STUFF out and look, but it’s only signed by Karin. Well, DAYUM! Guess I can’t retire yet… I have quite a few autographed books, and they’re always on my keeper shelves. My shelves, of course, have to keep expanding because I rarely part with a book, and I love to reread them. Congrats on getting close to finishing Breathless–I’m getting ready to start work on Wolf Tales IX.

By: Bonnie Edwards

Bonnie Edwards — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:36:37 +0000

Thanks Fedora…it’s really a weird thing to wrap my head around. I mean, wouldn’t you like to keep autographed books? I do! An autograph makes them special to me and reminds me of where I was when I got the autograph, and if I had a conversation with the author or whatever…

And thanks on BREATHLESS. I’m having a blast writing it.
Bonnie

By: Fedora

Fedora — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:30:59 +0000

Wow, uh, congrats, I think! How funny! Although I do loved books autographed by the authors, I don’t know that I think of collecting them that way! I’m really more about the story Yay for you for being nearly done with Breathless!