To me it's the same thing as writing 'greetz' in some sort of software release. It's letting people know that it's not just a monolithic release but had inspirations and ideas that extend beyond the immediate.
Why do we write dedications in books?
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Re: Why do we write dedications in books?
#12I was once told that this is due to the library system in the US. I was told that you, as an author, get a bit of money when someone is borrowing your book at a library. If the book has a dedication you get a tiny bit more money and that is the reason. I have not verified this information but always believed it was true. I might be wrong.
Re: Why do we write dedications in books?
#13Some are not just to mom, or dad, or from your two wise daughters . One dedication in particular is my favorite, because it ties the author to the story. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint−Exupery > I ask the indulgence of the children who may read this book for dedicating it to a grown−up. I have a serious reason: he is the best friend I have in the world. I have another reason: this grown−up understands everythi…
I understood about 20% of that!