1. Yes, although with a contributing artist, if it's the artist alone and not the author, you may consider a suitable art piece within a book to be an alternative. I have EO signed a fiew pictures in some modules but not the author or anything on the title page.

2. Probaby, just in case it's needed, but remember, a lot of collectors prefer discrete signatures inside the books, not signatures that damage the appearance of the box. If it's personal for you, go for it. If you are interested in maintaining value, maybe weigh up the pros and cons.

3. I'd imaging that's a personal thing. If you come accross as a fanboy, I'm sure it'd go down well. If they see you doing it with every author in the hall, and your getting product signed left right and centre, you may come accross as greedy and profiteering. No-one likes being taken advantage of. Author's 'give' their creations to the world, most at very megre returns. They do it because they like to create and give, and they enjoy the appreciation. They'd much prefer a fan who appreciates their effort, that one who takes what he can from their presence for his own ends. That's a fine line, and more to do with how one person perceives another's actions than anything else.

Badmike wrote:
1. Yes the title page generally, and you can get multiple artists/writers to sign the same page.

2. Yes I'd go with a sharpie

3. If you are getting the picture done to "prove" authenticity of a signed item, I think that's going to leave a sour taste in the mouth of most of these guys.  They aren't about promoting collectibility of their items. However, I have a lot of pictures with guys that I just had taken by someone that I handed my camera to, that seems to be ok and I haven't met anyone yet that won't pose for one of these.  I would just make sure the item signing and the picture taking are two totally separate endeavors.

Mike B.

Thank you. The things am getting signed are all for me alone and I wanted to make sure I avoided the 'sour taste' scenario you described. I am only bringing a few things, but they mean a lot to me and I wanted to do it right.

Zach