Top 18 Book Dedications Quotes
#1. We [ with Italo Calvino] had a great relationship. I don't think it's a coincidence that his only daughter's name is Giovanna. I loved his book dedications to me: "To Giovanna Cau, another book that won't be turned into a movie."
Giovanna Cau
#2. His name was Rayner. First name unknown. By me, at any rate, and therefore, presumably, by you too.
Hugh Laurie
#3. This book is dedicated to all good teachers everywhere, most particularly those of the William Levering School and Central High School in Philadelphia, to whom more is owed than can ever be repaid.
Michael Swanwick
#5. To Senor Sempere, the best friend a book could ever have: you opened the doors to the world for me and showed me how to go through them.
Carlos Ruiz Zafon
#6. I don't know how tall I am or how much I weigh. Because I don't want anybody to know my identity. I'm like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man.
LeBron James
#7. The hour is only love thus, if you've waited.
J. Limbu
#8. We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.
Rose Philippine Duchesne
#9. Our sun enlightens the planets that belong to him; why may not every fixed star also have planets to which they give light?
Bernard Le Bovier De Fontenelle
#10. First you learn the instrument, then you learn the music, then you forget all that s**t and just play.
Charlie Parker
#11. Bookshops are
time machines
spaceships
story-makers
secret-keepers
dragon-tamers
dream-catchers
fact-finders
& safe places.
(this book is for those who know this to be true)
Jen Campbell
#12. My memories of Australian cricket are it was an environment of good fun.
Tom Moody
#13. Once upon a time when I knew nothing I wanted fame and fortune. Now I know how little I know, I just want to be ...
Stephen Richards
#15. This book is dedicated to my brilliant and beautiful wife without whom I would be nothing. She always comforts and consoles, never complains or interferes, asks nothing, and endures all. She also writes my dedications.
Albert Paul Malvino
#16. I woke up this morning as one person, and now I'm supposed to be someone else entirely.
Victoria Aveyard
#17. I want to live till I die. No more, no less.
Eddie Izzard
#18. I'm probably the most loquacious author when it comes to my dedications. The reason is there is some symbolism there. I've been writing these books, bringing these stories to my readers who I love so much, and I have a greater love for my family.
Karen Kingsbury