- Sigh. The reason that recent signed books are not very valuable is because in America, there are more people trying to make a profit on signatures than there are people who appreciate them. Someday, if you keep it in perfect condition, your newly signed book will be worth... the jacket price.
- I once heard an agent say, “a signed book is a sold book,” which seems an appropriate expression of value.Feb 4, 2026 15:55
