Got a U2 'shrine'? Let it shine! Part II

[occlith]

Here is my 'shrine'. A matted, framed lithograph on my living-room wall.

I took this pic with the intent of posting on this forum to identify the artist whose signature I couldn't decipher. A few days later I found some other prints by the same artist for sale (in a hardware store, of all places). The artist is Gary Saderup.

 

[Niceman]

Still available on Amazon.

Amazon.com: Vandor 7-1/4 by 3 by 9-1/2-Inch U2 Square Tin Tote, Multicolored: Kitchen & Dining

Thanks. Just grabbed one!

 

[Jeannieco]

Here is my 'shrine'. A matted, framed lithograph on my living-room wall.

I took this pic with the intent of posting on this forum to identify the artist whose signature I couldn't decipher. A few days later I found some other prints by the same artist for sale (in a hardware store, of all places). The artist is Gary Saderup.

Wow. He caputured the eyes of all 4 of them beautifully. Even Edge's sleepy left eye.
Nice one!

 

[BluRmGrl]

So wish I could use that tin/lunchbox! Unfortunately, security requirements at my work prohibit bringing in containers that aren't clear.

 

[ar195]

Most part of my U2 collection:

 

[BluRmGrl]

OK, I've been intending for a while to post some updated shots of my shrine. Well, I've gotten myself an early Christmas present & decided my U2 room was a good a subject to photograph for practice as anything. These aren't the greatest, but you'll get the idea.

And my newest acquisition (which I haven't even framed yet), along with my favorite Christmas card ever!

I have a few other framed Rolling Stone magazines, along with my framed Best Of albums, but they're hung on the wall higher than head level & I couldn't get an angle that didn't show any glare without climbing on the furniture - which I just wasn't feeling tonight. So I'll get those later (in daylight) & post them then.

 

[canedge]

ar195, I really like your collection of Bootleg DVDs. That was something that I never ventured into.

 

[eddieg710]

I dig the 'J Adams where are you now?' single. I have one on blue vinyl Very under-rated collectable.

 

[U2BROTHR]

BluRmGrl I love your displays! WOW..... looks fantastic!

 

[gareth brown]

UNF.

 

[Zooropa man]

Who is the one that had that cool Achtung Baby album cover divided into picture frames? along the staircase...

 

[marik]

I have some serious shine pictures to share, but do you have to be a premium member to post them?

 

[bonocomet]

I have some serious shine pictures to share, but do you have to be a premium member to post them?

No, anyone can post pictures. Just upload them to a site like TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting
and paste the link here.

 

[Anu]

What a great thread. I really need to get on here more.

BluRmGrl: love your shrine, especially the Pittsburgh stuff, having just watched the bootleg YouTube concert.

AWS

 

[doctorwho]

U2 8-Track Tapes

I haven't been to this thread in a while. I hope my fellow collectors are doing well!

I wanted to add an image of my newest completed items - U2 8-track tapes!

To the younger fans, 8-track tapes are a bit like cassette tapes, but larger. One could shift to another song quickly by changing tracks, instead of flipping over a tape. They were another means of distributing music, like a vinyl album. 8-Track tapes never caught on in Europe, but were somewhat popular in the U.S. in the 1970's and early 1980's because of their portability and because automobile manufacturers installed 8-track tape players in car stereo systems.

With the advent of CD's and the even smaller cassette tapes, 8-tracks vanished. The last were made in the very late 1980's.

U2 only had four 8-tracks - all distributed by record clubs. I finally acquired all four U2 8-tracks. Two were never opened. The other two are in very good condition. I made an attempt at a frame (normally I don't frame my U2 items, but as there were only four of these tapes, I decided to give it a go). I probably will improve upon this framing in the future, but wanted to share this image with others.

 

[bonocomet]

Cool!