Books written and signed by American presidents
In recent years there has been a growing audience for books written and signed by American presidents. This article explores some of the most common books written and signed by modern American presidents.
One of the first American presidents to write a book was Thomas Jefferson and his only complete book known as Notes on the state of Virginia. Originally written in 1782 and published anonymously in Paris, Notes on the state of Virginia It contains Jefferson’s political philosophy interspersed with geographic descriptions of the state of Virginia. Copies signed with Thomas Jefferson’s autograph are known to exist, but they are exquisitely rare.
More recently, Calvin Coolidge gained notoriety as a columnist for a syndicated newspaper after his career in politics. His autobiography was published in 1928 and copies with the inscription “Cordially Calvin Coolidge” in blue ink occasionally appear on the autograph market.
Beginning in 1922, Coolidge’s successor, Herbert Hoover, published five books, including his popular three-volume book. Memories between 1951 and 1952. Memories describes his presidency, from 1929 to 1933. Unlike Hoover’s handwritten letters, which are very rare, books written and signed by Herbert Hoover are quite common.
John Kennedy wrote several books that included Why England Slept, Bravery Profiles, Y The peace strategy. Published in 1956, Profiles of bravery became a best-seller and awarded Kennedy the distinction as the only American president to win a Pulitzer Prize. Signed copies of Kennedy’s books are highly valued.
Books that have been written by Lyndon Baines Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama describe his philosophy, background, and rise in politics. Many of his books are available as signed copies.
Jimmy Carter has several distinctions in the literary world. Carter holds the record for the most books written by a president of the United States (twenty-seven). Carter was also the first American president to write a book of poetry (Always a reckoning and other poems, 1995) and the first American president to write a novel (The hornet’s nest, 2002). Carter signed many commercial editions of his books, as well as a large number of limited editions.
Collectors avidly search for books written and signed by American presidents. A book signed by a President of the United States provides a personal touch and validation of your written testimony.