From @U2:
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Update from the NYC booksigning
Reports from the NYC Booksigning provided by @U2's resident photographer, Phil (via cellphone)
10:40 a.m.: The scene outside the Barnes and Noble's in Union Square is a peaceful one as everyone who needed to go inside has since gone inside. In all, there are 250 wristbands that have been given out: 150 to U2.com members, and 100 to the first ones who queued up overnight. If you were number 101, sorry - you didn't get in. As a result, there's only 5 people (give or take) waiting outside with the hopes of seeing the band as they arrive - or perhaps being allowed in at the last minute should some of the U2.com winners not show up. Seems odd - the crowd was far bigger, but unlike in other cities, when the Barnes & Nobles people said "sorry - no more bands," people just left - what's up with that? Perhaps they'll come back after getting some food or sitting on a soft seat (that pavement is quite hard). I dunno - seemed odd.
People were given bracelets and green cards with numbers on them to indicate where in line you'd be. The signing is taking place on the 4th floor of the bookstore, and customers are allowed inside the bookstore, but not allowed to the 4th floor.
Security can be found throughout the building, as well as outside the building. There are signs on the doors of the bookstore stating that all bags, cameras and cellphones must be handed to a Barnes & Noble staff member prior to entering the area. Photos are allowed to be taken from the floor, but cameras and cellphones must be handed to a Barnes & Noble staff member prior to going on the stage when you get the book signed. The authors will not be available to pose for photographs.
Also seen on the streets of New York City: people walking around in U2 by U2 promotional tshirts.
More info as it comes along....