[kebuzf]

You know, over time, as more and more author's 'of note' continue to write a novel strictly FOR Kindle (as well as other e-readers) they might still wish to go from store to store and greet the fans. David (First Blood) Morrell for example, recently announced that he would write a Kindle only- book.

But traditionally, the fans would go to the store where the author is, stand in line with the recent copy of the book and ask a brief question or make a short comment, shake the hand........and then, get the book signed.

Now if there is no actual paper copy of the book to sign....what (else) would be the point? (Unless the unique tradition of an author signing a Kindle in permenant magic marker would be created-and then the reader could protect the signature by covering the Kindle in a cover.)

I wonder if anyone else has considered this?
IS that the whole point of a booksigning? Having a signed copy?

I mean, sure there is the picture taking and actually seeing the guy or gal IN PERSON.

But the whole point for both parties is to have that signed copy . Right? But if future editions (and I think this list of Kindle only editions will grow over time) will exist ONLY inside the Kindle....all there would be to do would be greet the writer and maybe get a picture. Unless I'm right and readers wouldn't mind an author signing the Kindle itself.....gee, I wonder if ebay is going to lose money on this?