Every now and then I come across something that’s not a book signed by an author I collect.
(Bradbury, Ray). Fahrenheit 451. Universal Studios, 2003. DVD of the 1966 Francois Truffaut film, let’s call it Fine, with only the seal at top slit, with sticker on front cover inscribed by Ray Bradbury: “Doug! 2006/Rosalie! XMAS Love! Ray B.” The auction listing said “Acquired at the estate sale of one of Bradbury’s best friends of 40 years.” Cursory investigation has not yielded who Doug and Rosalie might be, so further research is needed. Bought off eBay for $19.99.
I haven’t seen the movie yet, so it’s a dual-purpose purchase.
My signed(ish) hardback first of Fahrenheit 451 can be found here.
Tags: DVD, Francois Truffaut, Movies, Ray Bradbury, Science Fiction, signatures
“I haven’t seen the movie yet, so it’s a dual-purpose purchase.”
Except, if you open the package to get the DVD out so we can watch it, aren’t you ruining (or at least decreasing) the collector value? Does this mean I have to get a second copy so we can watch it? (Amazon lists a blu-ray, cheap.)
Also, do we know if Truffaut actually PAID Bradbury? All due respect to Francois, but he did have a reputation for not paying writers.
The DVD wrapper was already slit open.