tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post1711809060160382503..comments2023-03-08T02:38:07.848+13:00Comments on The Noldor, New Zealand: Guillermo del Toro signingJackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04804531068833438636noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post-82172489835847337542009-06-22T16:12:39.196+12:002009-06-22T16:12:39.196+12:00@Shawn Foley
Yup, that's correct. Often also,...@Shawn Foley<br /><br />Yup, that's correct. Often also, the author will insist on personalising the book with the fan's name, so they don't just end up on eBay the next day.<br /><br />Peter Jackson doesn't do a lot of autographs these days, but I think he only signs that way. Viggo Mortensen is another one.<br /><br />Peter Jackson's wife, Fran Walsh, the multi-talented script-writer/songwriter/director, pretty much never signs anything at all, except maybe her kids' sick-notes when they miss a day at school.<br /><br /> - Jack M.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804531068833438636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post-12448835867239673622009-06-22T14:39:27.687+12:002009-06-22T14:39:27.687+12:00Random aside; be thankful in NZ they don't ten...Random aside; be thankful in NZ they don't tend to run booksignings like us Americans do (often at the behest of the author, not the facility)- you wouldn't have been allowed to get anything other than the new book signed! Often them's the rules.<br /><br />Also, I was there towards the end of the night and heard the staff discussing their count of over 400 that night so far - a few more people must have showed after you left =)Shawn Foleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post-7605744880370666082009-06-22T07:21:20.100+12:002009-06-22T07:21:20.100+12:00Well said, Jack. It's nice to meet someone who...Well said, Jack. It's nice to meet someone who has their priorites right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post-13188345405778959932009-06-21T15:42:58.018+12:002009-06-21T15:42:58.018+12:00@anonymous
Wow, another one, quick to judge me. P...@anonymous<br /><br />Wow, another one, quick to judge me. Please, do cast judgement on me for not buying a book. I appreciate that. Also, please hide behind the cowardly anonymous tag so nobody can see you judging me.<br /><br /><br />For interest sake, take a look at any photos of me on my blog, and notice that I'm wearing one of two pairs of jeans, both with patches on the knees. I don't own any others. New jeans are much higher on my list than a book, no matter how good.<br /><br /><br />I'm a tourguide, not a film director/author. I don't have enough money to buy a second house and fill it with six libraries, no matter how much I wished I could. I admire Guillermo for doing what he does, and I love the idea of a mancave, but on my salary, especially in winter when the tourism dies down, I don't have a lot of leftover cash for anything extra.<br /><br />Mine is currently the only income in our family, after the recession claimed my wife's job last month (redundancy), and I've got a teenage son who needs to eat.<br /><br />When Guillermo had his booksigning last week, I couldn't afford a book of his, especially as it was on a subject that's not my top favourite. No doubt I'll read it at some stage, probably from the public library.<br /><br />I offered to take Guillermo and his family around Wellington free of charge - that's where my skills lie. I'm a tourguide, and a good one, too. I work hard for my money.<br /><br /><br />@anonymous (and anyone else, for that matter) - next time you attempt to judge me publicly, either sign it with your name and leave me your email address, or expect to get your comments deleted, you coward.<br /><br />I am not ashamed to go to his booksigning and bring a different book instead, and I will not be made to feel that way.<br /><br /><br /> - Jack M.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804531068833438636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post-57894520213314383302009-06-21T12:13:19.266+12:002009-06-21T12:13:19.266+12:00You didn't even buy a copy of his book? For sh...You didn't even buy a copy of his book? For shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post-9363262877388189972009-06-20T23:41:10.237+12:002009-06-20T23:41:10.237+12:00@José
No shame - I'm a little poor at the mo...@José <br /><br />No shame - I'm a little poor at the moment... I'd love to buy every new book that comes out but last week I could barely afford to buy myself a cup of coffee... Other financial priorities and all that...<br /><br />I'm VERY happy to take donations though! :)<br /><br />And of course, this blog is making me tons of money - in the last month, I've already earnt $2.26!! Yes, that looks like it's going to buy me a cup of coffee every month! Thank you to everyone reading this! :)<br /><br />No wait, if I save it all up, I should have enough for The Strain trilogy by the time book 3 is released, in 2011... hehe...Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804531068833438636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post-25306937104346817032009-06-19T23:27:46.539+12:002009-06-19T23:27:46.539+12:00How come you didn't buy GDT's book? Shame ...How come you didn't buy GDT's book? Shame on you...<br />Great story! Keep up the good work!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675774535072384931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post-69270115225371518232009-06-18T10:26:50.628+12:002009-06-18T10:26:50.628+12:00Shame you missed it, Ryan... you gotta book your h...Shame you missed it, Ryan... you gotta book your holiday against famous people appearances next time! :)Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804531068833438636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786718561875501667.post-20532535954472797992009-06-18T01:29:36.214+12:002009-06-18T01:29:36.214+12:00Great report, Jack -- sounds like a fantastic even...Great report, Jack -- sounds like a fantastic evening!Ryan Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156634290115527701noreply@blogger.com