$50.00 shipping? That's ridiculous given the USPS rates to Canada. With such an inflated retail price, even if a limited premium quality printing, it's unconscionable that LAV is charging $20 extra for his signature. I've always been a fan of his, but it seems like Larry is now a convert to the DILLIGAF lifestyle except where money is concerned. That's a shame. I remember reading about several disappointed and/or disatisfied attendees of LAV's multi-day 1911 gunsmithing workshop. Instead of the hands-on, fully engaged personal instruction promised from LAV, the latter basically phoned in his role of teacher according to the reports I read. Honestly, I had dismissed them out-of-hand, at least initially, but after hearing about some less than courteous interactions at SHOT and the nickle & diming BS with the book I'm second guessing myself. I hope I'm wrong, but LAV wouldn't be the first to fall victim to the dangers of celebrity and ego.