Abelmisi Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Picture a little bit further down I know this sounds unbelievable but give it a chance. Read it. I have had this book "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" for at least 3 years. My Dad got it for me, he bought it in a library rollout along with the first two books for no more than 5 dollars. He didn't know about the signature, he only knew I like HP. This book has a signature which I, up to this point looked at as some random scratch. Today I was looking at my Harry potter collection (1-6) and at this writing. A thought struck me. And I typed "Jk rowling signature" in google pictures and found a lot of pictures containing the very same writing! This signature leaks awfully real, not made up. I can't decide what to do know. Sell it on ebay? Keep it so its value will rise? I will upload pictures later when I get my camera working. I know it sounds unbelievable but please don't call me an attention seeking idiot. I don't want this topic to get locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forsaken Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I'd say keep it. It'd be a mad thing to show your children [presuming you wish to have some] and even if not, it'll probably be worth X times as much in the future. I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abelmisi Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 I'd say keep it. It'd be a mad thing to show your children [presuming you wish to have some] and even if not, it'll probably be worth X times as much in the future. Another thing. I'm pretty sure it's real but how can I find it out for sure? Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitramosma Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 The fact that the book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban most likely points to the signature being fake. JKR only signed books for charity and a few other very rare cases up until the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. So unless someone got it signed in the last few years and then gave it to the library, then they in turn sold it in a rollout sale, then it is unlikely. The sad fact is that probably somewhere around 90-95% of the "signed" Harry Potter books are fakes from people on eBay wanting to make a quick buck off of people who are excited by these amazing stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonorhc Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 *Shrug* I have a signed copy of Thud! from Terry Pratchett himself, instructing me to duck. I certainly wouldn't sell it on eBay. It is sound advice, in case I am ever caught in a situation requiring such movement. Varrock Library: Shattered Sky | Silent Thunder | The Emperor's FinestAstri @ MythWeavers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abelmisi Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 The fact that the book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban most likely points to the signature being fake. JKR only signed books for charity and a few other very rare cases up until the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. So unless someone got it signed in the last few years and then gave it to the library, then they in turn sold it in a rollout sale, then it is unlikely. The sad fact is that probably somewhere around 90-95% of the "signed" Harry Potter books are fakes from people on eBay wanting to make a quick buck off of people who are excited by these amazing stories. Are you for real? :( Isn't there any way Rowling could have signed it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitramosma Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I wasn't saying its impossible...just unlikely. Either way I wouldn't sell it. Its still a cool piece of Potter history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Got a pic? Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abelmisi Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Got a pic? I got the pic on the camera but I can't find the cable to upload it. Wait a sec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abelmisi Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 There. [hide] [/hide] Sorry for the blur. Big so you can see it better. Samples of her signature: http://www.intuitive.com/blog/images/ro ... sample.jpg http://www.kruegerbooks.com/books/sig/rowling.jpg http://images.google.hu/imgres?imgurl=h ... l%26sa%3DN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteHorn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I'd keep it for 50 years and then sell it for millions :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Given the variance in those two samples for a relatively simple signature (style-wise), I can't be certain if it's real or fake. Neither could someone else probably... so whatever :-? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 It was probably purchased at a book signing and for God knows why wound up at your library. Since you live in Hungary I would assume it's highly possible, since the UK isn't far away. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coandca5 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Make the pic smaller please #-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrOwez Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I'd sell it and buy something useful =] A friend to all is a friend to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiriyama Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Looks quite real. I got a special edition cody of that book, its a bit trashed now, anyway it has her signature inscribed in it and it looks alot like that. It was an ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã18 book lol, hardback so its good for beating. Denizen of Darkness| PSN= sworddude198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megakiller32 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 My older brother has 1st edition philosiphers stone signed 8-) I'd keep it so it will be worth more when JK rowling is dead. Your one lucky bugger. Quit Runescape 30th May 2006.Thanks to Hawkxs for my signature :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 OW! Learn to resize! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abelmisi Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 OW! Learn to resize! OW! I left it big so you guys can see it better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromagus Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 You're already using imageshack, just use their thumbnail option My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaquierming Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Added hide tags to the picture so it doesn't stretch the forum. :) Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggy08755 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 OW! Learn to resize! OW! I left it big so you guys can see it better! I can't even see, its too big well today at 11:30 am 14 years ago i was born.. wo0t!!!At 11:30 you should start holding your head underwater wo0t!!!Stop acting such a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren211 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Doesn't seem hard to believe. I think you should see the current prices of such a book. if its cheap, try waiting till it goes up in value. Honestly, I wouldnt think treasuring it just to show off to grandkids would be a good idea. I mean, if my grandfather showed me an old book signed by Jack London or Charles [bleep]ens or something else, i don't think many people would care except adoring fans. If you do want to save it (assuming such a book can maintain condition for decades) then try selling it in a few decades when the author dies. then prices will shoot up for it. If you want, I can arrange her death earlier... :twisted: [hide=]tip it would pay me $500.00 to keep my clothes ON :( :lol:But then again, you fail to realize that 101% of the people in this universe hate you. Yes, humankind's hatred against you goes beyond mathematical possibilities.That tears it. I'm starting an animal rebellion using my mind powers. Those PETA bastards will never see it coming until the porcupines are half way up their asses.[/hide]Apparently a lot of people say it. I own. http://linkagg.com/ Not my site, but a simple, budding site that links often unheard-of websites that are amazing for usefulness and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashi Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 *Shrug* I have a signed copy of Thud! from Terry Pratchett himself, instructing me to duck. I certainly wouldn't sell it on eBay. It is sound advice, in case I am ever caught in a situation requiring such movement. You sound awesome. I love you. My greatest ambition is to kill every member of the human race.However I am a realist and therefore know that I probably wont be able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erk02 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Since when is just a signature worth anything? There's probably thousands of identical books, most of which are in better condition. I do English to Japanese and Japanese to English translation for free! Just keep it under 5 sentences, and PM me to use my fluency in Japanese to your advantage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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