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40 Examples Of Writers Leaving Fun And Unique Surprises “Dedicated To Those Who Read The Dedications”
If you’re a book person, the chances are you've stumbled across a scribbled dedication in the very front of the book after the title page. Usually rather personal, these dedications can praise a person but also tell them something nice, memorable or even funny. It’s totally up to a giver to decide the message of the dedication.
Some people have surely taken this small and symbolic thing to a whole new level and turned it into an endeavor in its own right. The results vary from genuinely hilarious to slightly weird, but it turns out that a good book dedication is a form of art in itself.
Writer and book blogger Ezioma Nwanyimma who goes by the Twitter handle @EziomaKalu has clearly taken good notice of that and wrapped up the most interesting book dedications in this viral thread. Scroll down to see what she dug up!
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To find out more about the art of writing book dedications, Bored Panda reached out to Sheila Lowe, a handwriting examiner and best-selling book author, including a series of forensic mysteries “Inkslingers Ball” (2014), “Outside the Lines” (2016), “Written Off” (2018), “Proof of Life” (2019).
When asked what kind of significance a book dedication has, Lowe said that it really depends on what the person buying the book is looking for. “Collectors want only a signature with no personalization. Some intend to give the book as a gift. Others love to have the author write something personal, just for them,” she said and added that “like beauty, the significance is in the view of the beholder.”
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DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
Yeah, suck it! I've had some of those teachers in the past...specifically that one teacher in Upper six.
When it comes to writing her own book dedications, Lowe said that although every time she signs her name in a book, she wants it to be meaningful, “sometimes, writing just the right words in a dedication is harder than writing the book!”
“When I know the reader, or there is a special reason, what I say is important to me. For others, I sometimes have a set phrase that I use. For example, in my new book, The Last Door, I might write something airy like, ‘It’s time to open the Last Door.’ Or for Dead Letters, which takes place at an archaeological dig, ‘I hope you ‘dig’ the book.’ Silly things like that,” Lowe told us.
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DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago (edited)
Yesss please. I'd also include like an asterisk meaning "no mom" lol
Lowe also recounted an encounter she had with American writer Michael Connelly when he signed a book for her years ago. “Knowing I was a newish writer at the time, he wrote in a book to me, ‘If writin’ is fightin’ I hope you go ten rounds,’ which meant a lot to me (though I’m sure he wrote the same to many writers, lol),” Lowe remembered. She later served on a faculty with him at a mystery writer’s conference.
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nobodyever 3 years ago
“I got a shout out from the book!” “ cool you know the author in person right?” “No.”
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DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
Momofuku Ando is a hero to so many people. I myself have been saved by him on occasion.
Sadly, it seems like writing a book dedication was way more popular in the past than it is today. Lowe says she can only guess why it is like that. “What comes to mind is that with mass media bombarding us all the time, the world has become far less personal and people may pay less attention to that which is. Many people use electronic devices to read on, so that puts the kibosh on a written note,” she explained.
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DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
They won it fair and square. Those who were angry should have tweeted. Lol
Moreover, “often, too, readers buy books online rather than in person, so don’t have an opportunity to meet the author. For that purpose, I have printed bookplates that I sign and send to readers who request them,” Lowe said. She also added that with handwriting being less prevalent, not everyone can read a note written in cursive.
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Penny Tent (she/her) 3 years ago (edited)
And now she’s got a cool thing to brag about to her friends!
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Artsy Bookworm 3 years ago
OMG I read this book. It's a beautiful book. Bit slow moving at first, but it's amazing
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Locke Lamora 3 years ago (edited)
What book is this from? I swear I’ve seen it before. Edit: Thanks, everyone!
Calliope Petrichor 3 years ago
I think it was one of the Trials of Apollo books by Rick Riordan
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Asherking 3 years ago
The next book in the series says: " To my wonderful readers. Sorry about that apology for that last cliffhanger. I'll try to avoid cliffhangers in this book. Well, except for maybe a few small ones... Because I love you guys." My phone wouldn't focus on the text so I wrote it out.
Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano 3 years ago
AAHHHH IT'S RICK RIORDAN!!!!!!!!! I should have known he'd be on this list. Another by him is: "To the Muse Calliope. This is long overdue. Please don't hurt me." -- The Hidden Oracle
ace lesbian demigirl(she/they) 3 years ago
HEROES OF OLYMPUS!!! I THINK ITS THE HOUSE OF HADES! Rick Riordan is great guy!
Tired Disaster 3 years ago
I could never forget this dedication......who else is ECSTATIC about the new books he has planned????
ljbeanfield 3 years ago
Hahaha! Knew Rick would be on here. Can't wait for the chalice of the gods and the sun and the star to release!
BookDragon 3 years ago
Man I love uncle Rick, but honestly, we almost threw HIM into Tartarus for that
Kaylee Zeller 3 years ago
This was the house of hades I REMEMBER VIVIDLY UNCLE RICK HOW DARE YOU
#theKingofOlympus 3 years ago
YAAAASSS HEROES OF OLYMPUS. WE HATE YOU RICK FOR THROWING PERCABETH TO TARTARUS BUT WE STILL LOVE YOU ANYWAYS.
Persephone hates Pomegranate 3 years ago
I remember reading this! I was lucky enough to have the next book after the cliffhanger.
ljbeanfield 3 years ago
I believe this particular book is the house of Hades but it's part of the heros of Olympus series, it's the sequel to Percy Jackson and the Olympians
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GirlFriday 3 years ago
I am glad I am not the only one to hate that last episode. I loved the series, but that last episode....
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Michael Largey 3 years ago
Don't only listen to "constructive criticism". I've gotten very useful information and insights from people who meant me no damn good. Your enemies will tell you truths that your friends never will.
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Ruth Hempsey 3 years ago
I liked these, but I wouid have liked them even more if the authors and titles had been identified. There were more than or two that intrigued me enough to be interested in their works.
Pieter LeGrande 3 years ago
My favourite: "Thank you to those special people in my life who I know I could trust at the other end of a climbing rope."
Julie Harden 3 years ago
My favorite book dedication comes from the book Space Opera, by "For Heath, Intergalactic glamrock ambassador to Earth"
An Unpopular Opinion. 3 years ago
I love James Riley's acknowledgements in Half Upon a Time trilogy or Story Theirves Series, maybe even in all his books? Love that guy
Eva Muller 3 years ago
In my fathers book, there is a dedication to my mother - something about "my wife who supported me" and then to me "and our daughter, Eva, who put up with it all".
Setwoulemski 3 years ago
These are so funny, great post. I thought I was the only author who likes to write silly dedication. Can I be number 41 pretty please?
Junior Farrell 3 years ago
If i were to write a book (which will never happen) it would be a sci-fi comedy with meme and movie references. I would dedicate it to memes.
Ruth Hempsey 3 years ago
I liked these, but I wouid have liked them even more if the authors and titles had been identified. There were more than or two that intrigued me enough to be interested in their works.
Pieter LeGrande 3 years ago
My favourite: "Thank you to those special people in my life who I know I could trust at the other end of a climbing rope."
Julie Harden 3 years ago
My favorite book dedication comes from the book Space Opera, by "For Heath, Intergalactic glamrock ambassador to Earth"
An Unpopular Opinion. 3 years ago
I love James Riley's acknowledgements in Half Upon a Time trilogy or Story Theirves Series, maybe even in all his books? Love that guy
Eva Muller 3 years ago
In my fathers book, there is a dedication to my mother - something about "my wife who supported me" and then to me "and our daughter, Eva, who put up with it all".
Setwoulemski 3 years ago
These are so funny, great post. I thought I was the only author who likes to write silly dedication. Can I be number 41 pretty please?
Junior Farrell 3 years ago
If i were to write a book (which will never happen) it would be a sci-fi comedy with meme and movie references. I would dedicate it to memes.
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