/r/BookInscriptions
Cool writing found in books.
Since the very first books were printed, people have been adding writing of their own. A name in the front flap, annotations in the margin, declarations of love, notes of sympathy, or messages to future readers (us). The words inscribed in books give us a small, sometimes tiny, but always human glimpse into the lives and thoughts of people from days gone by.
BookInscriptions is dedicated to the preservation of these wonderful and often forgotten looks into society’s past. Come and share all of the writing you find, no matter the subject, sender or recipient. If it’s written in a book, it belongs here.
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I bought a copy of A Principled Stand: The Story of Hirabayashi V. United States and it was inscribed by Lane Hirabayashi, Gordon Hirabayashi’s nephew. It’s not valuable or anything, but I loved his handwriting.
My late brother was a voracious reader. He often inscribed his books with his initials ‘CPT’. Sometimes he added a date or a few notes. If anyone comes across his books and could take the time to send me a pic I would deeply appreciate it.
It also had loose pieces of paper with notes on, perhaps from the same person?
I buy a lot of second hand books, but this is the first time I found an inscription. Can't figure out what the second line is or what the whole thing is supposed to mean! An attempt at a haiku perhaps?
I want to try to write a, book, but | can't think of a name for one girl. I drew it so that it would be easier to come up with a name with the help of visualization, but it doesn't work. so I decided to ask strangers on reddit. Please write the name that came to your mind when you saw the picture
Found in a thrift shop in Margate, NJ.
Interior has one ripped page where an occult sigil was, spilled nail polish, and damaged interior that looks like it was dragged through a lawn. Gives it a bit of a gritty "The Craft" feel and kind of makes a bit spooky.
If Templeton is out there and finds this, I would love to know the backstory.
Looking to find the name of a book that was stolen in middle school(early 2000's). Book was about a girl with a limp, who ran a carousel. She was kidnapped by a guy she had seen with different women. He takes her affection for him as a threat and kiddnaps her. Just as she was escaping the book of stolen and i cannot for the life of me Rememberthe books title.
I believe the cover has a set of eyes peering out at you.
Please help me regain my sanity lol.
I believe the Carousel was owned by her father or a male parental figure.