Certified Elvis Costello Hand-Signed Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink First Edition
This listing highlights an exceptional artifact of modern rock history and an investment-grade literary asset: an original, personally hand-signed First Edition hardcover copy of Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink, autographed by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and songwriting mastermind Elvis Costello. Published by Blue Rider Press, this beautifully preserved autobiography stands as a sweeping, highly acclaimed chronicle detailing the life, lyrical brilliance, and multi-decade career of one of punk and new wave's most influential icons.
Spanning over six hundred pages, Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink offers an intimate, witty, and candid window into Costello's journey—from his London upbringing in a musical family to his explosive rise with The Attractions and collaborations with legends like Paul McCartney and Burt Bacharach. Written with the same lyrical complexity and razor-sharp intellect that defines his music, the memoir received widespread critical acclaim upon its release. Combining a verified signature from a legendary craftsman with a pristine first edition presentation, this volume serves as a magnificent crown jewel for advanced music bibliophiles, pop culture collectors, and elite archives worldwide.
Key Book Presentation & Physical Specifications
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ORIGINAL DUST JACKET & COVER ART: The volume is enclosed in its original, unclipped pictorial dust jacket featuring a vintage black-and-white photograph of a young Costello reclining with his guitar and Vox amplifier. A circular printed sticker reading "SIGNED COPY" is featured on the front.
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AUTHOR PORTRAIT & HARDCOVER BINDING: The rear jacket exhibits a striking, full-color portrait of Costello against patterned tile work. Bound in clean, black boards with crisp silver-foil spine lettering, the volume remains tight, square, and unread.
Autograph Specifications & Absolute Provenance
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AUTHENTIC HAND-SIGNED AUTOGRAPH: Elvis Costello has personally hand-signed the half-title page in dark ink. The signature is bold, sweeping, and exceptionally clean, showing his distinctive, fluent script across the center of the sheet.
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OFFICIAL JSA BASIC CERTIFICATION: Absolute legitimacy is guaranteed by an included James Spence Authentication (JSA) Basic Certification card, bearing certification number Q62407. A matching tamper-evident serialization sticker is affixed to the signed page, providing an unassailable shield of provenance that can be verified online.
