| has gloss | eng: An autograph book is a book in which one collects the autographs of others. Traditionally, these books would include small pieces of verse, personal messages, poems, and drawings from ones friends. Yearbooks, friendship books, and guest books are modern derivations. They were popular among university students from the 15th century until the mid-19th century, after which their popularity began to wane as they were gradually replaced by yearbooks. Todays autograph book is most frequently seen in the hands of children, collecting signatures from their favorite cartoon celebrities in amusement parks. |
