Meet & Greet / SOLD OUT!
On Monday, December 1, 2014, President George W. Bush will visit Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville to sign copies of his new book titled 41: A Portrait of My Father.
A unique and intimate biography, 41 covers the entire scope of the elder President Bush’s life and career and shines new light on both the accomplished statesman and the warm, decent man known best by his family.
The book signing will begin at 2PM.
In order to prepare for the visit, the store will not open Monday until the event begins at 2PM. Regular hours will resume after the booksigning.
Anderson’s Bookshop is located at 123 W Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville. For more info about the event, call (630) 355-2665 or visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
For more information on 41: A Portrait of My Father, visit www.georgewbush.com.
Special Booksigning Procedures Dec. 1
Wristbands became available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis, starting at noon on Tuesday, November 25 at Anderson’s. Customers will be able to purchase a minimum of one and a maximum of two copies of 41: A Portrait of My Father to be signed by President George W. Bush on Monday, December 1, through the wristband system. Wristband and receipt will be required for entry to the event. One wristband is required for each attendee ages 12 and older; no family or group access with one wristband. Customers will receive their book(s) at the end of the signing line. There will not be an opportunity to take photographs during the signing. Only copies of 41 will be signed. Autographs for other books or memorabilia will NOT be permitted.
Event guests should be prepared for airport-style security to enter the signing.
The following items will NOT be permitted in the store: Purses, bags, backpacks, briefcases, weapons of any kind, cell phones, cameras and beverages.
THE ONLY ITEMS YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO HAVE WITH YOU ARE YOUR WRISTBAND, RECEIPT, COAT AND CAR KEYS. PLEASE LEAVE ALL OTHER ITEMS IN YOUR CAR (TRUNK IS A GOOD ICEA) OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRY TO THE EVENT.
Event guidelines are subject to change.
Internet Orders: you must print out a copy of your confirmation email and bring it with you to the event. We strongly suggest that you pick up your wristband from the store by Sunday, Nov. 30. Otherwise they will be available at will call on the day of the event at our gift shop, Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave.
ORANGE WRISTBAND LINE-UP TIME IS 12:30 PM
GREEN WRISTBAND LINE-UP TIME IS 1:00 PM
PINK WRISTBAND LINE-UP TIME IS 1:30 PM
Please note that pink wristbands denote wait-listed customers who are not guaranteed to meet the author.
About the Author
George W. Bush is the forty-third President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. He previously served as Governor of Texas. He and his wife, Laura, live in Dallas, where they founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU. President Bush’s previous book, Decision Points, is the bestselling Presidential memoir of the modern era.
About the Book
Forty-three men have served as President of the United States. Countless books have been written about them. But never before has a President told the story of his father, another President, through his own eyes and in his own words. A unique and intimate biography, the book covers the entire scope of the elder President Bush’s life and career, including his service in the Pacific during World War II, his pioneering work in the Texas oil business, and his political rise as a Congressman, U.S. Representative to China and the United Nations, CIA Director, Vice President, and President. The book shines new light on both the accomplished statesman and the warm, decent man known best by his family. In addition, George W. Bush discusses his father’s influence on him throughout his own life, from his childhood in West Texas to his early campaign trips with his father, and from his decision to go into politics to his own two-term Presidency.
About Anderson’s Bookshop Booksignings
Celebrating 50 years this month at its current location, Anderson’s booksigning event with President George W. Bush is part of Anderson’s Bookshops’ calendar of special author appearances. To participate, please check Anderson’s website: www.andersonsbookshop.com. Customers are also welcome to call or visit Anderson’s. Anderson’s Bookshops specialize in book sales, author events, booksignings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations.
In 1878, Oswald’s pharmacy began selling books as a service to customers. So successful was that side of the business that it became an independent entity in 1964. Based in downtown Naperville, the store has grown with the community ever since. A second location is also open in downtown Downers Grove, at 5112 Main Street (630)-963-2665. A gift shop, Anderson’s Two-Doors East, at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, opened in the fall of 2009.
Key to Anderson’s success has been special author events, like the very special December 1 program with President George Bush. To find out more, or keep updated about other Anderson’s events, please visitwww.andersonsbookshop.com.
News release submitted by Candace Purdom at Anderson’s Bookshop
