Bourdain book signing, 11/28, Mag Mile
Bourdain book signing, 11/28, Mag Mile
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Bourdain book signing, 11/28, Mag Mile
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Post #1 - November 25th, 2007, 12:07 pm7 p.m. Nov. 28 at Borders, 830 N. Michigan Ave. , Chicago
Event details.
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Post #2 - November 25th, 2007, 4:23 pmI'll be there!
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Post #3 - November 25th, 2007, 6:58 pmThanks for the notice - wouldn't miss it.
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Post #4 - November 25th, 2007, 9:12 pmOh, dear. All the Bourdain fangirls* will be there, won't they? This sounds extremely tempting, honestly.
*Yes, I would count myself as one of those so-called "fangirls." Heh.-- Nora --
"Great food is like great sex. The more you have the more you want." ~Gael Greene
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Post #5 - November 26th, 2007, 10:21 amMy wife and I went to one of his book signings a few years ago. It was entertaining and is a realy nice guy in person.
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Post #6 - November 27th, 2007, 9:42 pmSo can anyone recommend some tips for the signing? I've never been to one, but my husband is an enormous Bourdain fan and I would LOVE to get his book signed for a FABULOUS Christmas surprise.
Do I need to get there at like2pm and camp out like gamers outside a Best Buy? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
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Post #7 - November 29th, 2007, 2:01 pmI was unable to make the signing (fighting a nasty cold). How was it for those who went?
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Post #8 - December 2nd, 2007, 2:01 pmI remember seeing Bourdain back in May of 2003. He came to town and did a signing at Borders in Oak Brook. I think about 8 of us fans showed up.
4 1/2 years later, Bourdain is clearly the rock star of all chefs. This most recent appearance at Borders on Michigan Avenue actually spurred the implementation of a 'wristband system,' although it wasn't strictly enforced. Still, hundreds and hundreds of adoring fans showed up . . .
The room was packed, from the windows that overlook Michigan Avenue, all the way back to the escalator that leads to the 3rd floor of the store.
Fans waited patiently, taking pics while standing in the line, which moved pretty quickly.
Bourdain signs for a couple of loyal fans.
Tony
Tony
Tony
After Tony signed for every single fan in attendance (regardless of wristband status), he signed a few dozen extras for inventory.
After it was all over, Bourdain and his bodyguards posed for a pic
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #9 - December 2nd, 2007, 2:29 pmGreat pics, Ronnie. The one of you and Gary with Tony is excellent - too bad the LTH calendar is already printed.
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Post #10 - December 2nd, 2007, 2:49 pmIs that Louisa there? I was wondering about the VIP access but now it all makes sense
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Post #11 - December 2nd, 2007, 3:15 pm
Which one's Tony?
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Post #12 - December 2nd, 2007, 4:51 pmPIGMON wrote:[
Which one's Tony?
I think you might be forgiven for not recognizing Bourdain, but how could you not recognize GWiv and Ronnie Suburban?"All great change in America begins at the dinner table." Ronald Reagan
http://midwestmaize.wordpress.com
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Post #13 - December 2nd, 2007, 11:14 pmNice Pictures! Thank you for the update.
I also recall when Tony's signing's would gather a moderate crowd a few years ago - and I was always curious why there was not more people there! It's good to see that people are finally catching on and great for Tony B.
So, did you guys head over to Pippin's after for a few pints?
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Post #14 - December 21st, 2007, 2:22 pmIn case you missed the signing - Snark, I'm talking to you
- Tony has donated five copies of his new book "No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach" to the Menu for Hope. Each one will be personalized for the winner. Just donate 10 bucks for your chance to win. Today's the last day - good luck!
http://www.movable-feast.com/2007/12/me ... ope-i.html
