Published in 1977, this book is a collection of photographs of fifty of the world’s most interesting men who talk with world-famous photographer Scavullo about their careers, hopes, dreams, etc. Whoever Pat is (in my mind’s eye, she’s an aunt), you gotta see her inscription. Any bets on Sonny’s reaction? I’m guessing suppressed eye roll…or knowing nod…or resigned sigh. Continue Reading
Lost & Found
A year or so ago, my friend David found a really touching inscription inside of a great NPR book that he picked up at a used bookstore. It was amazingly heart-felt and honest, this inscription from a son to a father. When we read it, we were of course very moved, and then we thought, "Oh no, I bet the father was ill, passed away, and someone just traded or gave the book away. How sad." And then it made us wonder how many other inscribed books are just sitting around waiting to be read and pondered? Well, we started searching for them in earnest a little while ago, scouring used bookshops, antique/thrift stores and the like. We're amazed at how many we've found so far!
The following posts contain a variety of books and inscriptions, and we’ll keep updating as the quest continues. Please have a look through them. I encourage you to share your own thoughts about them. And if you have found some inscriptions of your own, by all means, click here and share them! I’d love to be able to include them!
Thanks!
- Donna Q
The New Morning by Alfred Noyes
One of the older inscribed books we found, from 1918. With a inscription offering a “full measure of the season’s cheer and happiness,” this 1920 Christmas gift seems rather uplifting.
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Daniel Boone – Boy Hunter, by Augusta Stevenson
Oh, this title…Get your minds out of the gutter, people. Daniel Boone is an American hero, dammit! Not some lascivious hunter of boys!
Goodbye, Little Rock and Roller, by Marshall Chapman
Got to see and hear her some years ago at a benefit, but didn’t know that she was raised a South Carolina debutante, before doing the unheard of, picking up an electric guitar and becoming a little rock and roller. I’ve been meaning to pick up They Came to Nashville.
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