Neil Gaiman book signing

Delirium

Just to let people know Neil Gaiman is coming to Ireland to promote his new book, The Graveyard Book. Big fan of Gaiman, unlikely that I'll make it, but thought others might like to know about it.

Info taken from his own blog.

Date: Thursday 30th October
Eason Books

O'Connell St, Dublin

Thursday, 30 October 2008

07:00 PM

Mods feel free to move to a more appropriate place if required.

Ciara_471

are you sure? couldn't find anything about it online i love neil gaiman!!

Delirium

Ciara_471 wrote: »

are you sure? couldn't find anything about it online i love neil gaiman!!

As much as Neil himself posting it on his blog. Link to his blog in my original post. Also, it is listed here, http://www.eason.ie/events, scroll to the bottom of the page it opens.

Link to the blog, http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2008/09/graveyard-book-tour.html, and once again scroll to the bottom of this page also.:)

Also, welcome to boards Ciara.:)

Ciara_471

Cheers for the welcome.
Sorry for not seeing the link there.
I can't wait. I'm def going to that. Thanks for letting us know.

rejkin

Brilliant! Will definitely be there

fragile

The Graveyard Book has been published in the USA, but will not be published here till the end of the month!

I was hoping to get a copy before the event so I could get Neil to sign it, and lack of a credit card means I can't really order it from the US

Any ideas? anybody know if its possible to pick up a copy anywhere in Ireland?

Nevyn

If he is doing a book signing as part of the promotional tour for the book then it will be on sale in the store.

fragile

Very true Thaedydal, but I require a copy of the book yesterday what's up with the month difference in publishing dates, I thought it was just Hollywood that got up to that kind of nonsense

Saruwatari

D'you think he'd sign a limited edition Merv Pumpkinhead Bust for me??? :pac:

The Mad Hatter

Saruwatari wrote: »

D'you think he'd sign a limited edition Merv Pumpkinhead Bust for me??? :pac:

I think he'll sign anything.

Definitely gonna get some of my Sandman signed

term

fragile wrote: »

The Graveyard Book has been published in the USA, but will not be published here till the end of the month!

I was hoping to get a copy before the event so I could get Neil to sign it, and lack of a credit card means I can't really order it from the US

Any ideas? anybody know if its possible to pick up a copy anywhere in Ireland?

Hi

Book was in store today, 2 different versions.
Same story, 2 different illustrators.
Lovely hardback editions, both of them.

Term

fragile

term wrote: »

Hi

Book was in store today, 2 different versions.
Same story, 2 different illustrators.
Lovely hardback editions, both of them.

Term

Thanks term, I spotted it today and picked up a copy. The illustrations in each of the versions are done by different artists, I picked up the one with the Dave McKean illustrations - I think its meant to be more adult orientated, with the other versions illustrations more aimed at a younger audience

I'm really looking forward to reading it

Gauge

Oh wow! I'll definitely pick up a copy of the book, but I might take along a sandman volume as well... I'd love to get one signed!

Delirium

Just wondering, does anyone know if Easons or whoever is over seeing the event would have the possibility of getting a copy of the book signed for me, even though I won't be attending? Will contact Easons later today, was just asking to see if anyone here has heard of such a thing being possible.

term

koth wrote: »

Just wondering, does anyone know if Easons or whoever is over seeing the event would have the possibility of getting a copy of the book signed for me, even though I won't be attending? Will contact Easons later today, was just asking to see if anyone here has heard of such a thing being possible.

Koth

Most bookstoreas should offer this facility, even so far as getting the book dedicated. Proviso is you pay upfront.
Alternatively, pop in a few days after the event, as most stores will over-order for a signing to be sure.

Term

Gauge

I wonder how busy this'll be. I don't finish work til 5.30 and it takes about 45 minutes to get to O' Connell Street

The Mad Hatter

Gauge wrote: »

I wonder how busy this'll be. I don't finish work til 5.30 and it takes about 45 minutes to get to O' Connell Street

I think his signings tend to go on for a long time. If you arrive late, I'd say you'll be there until the wee hours...

That said, I could be wrong...

Gauge

Eh, worst case scenario I'm sleepy for work on Friday well worth it!

Antilles

Does anybody know if this is a book for adults or kids? I'd like to go but I was dragged along to a book launch a while back and was surrounded by pre-teens

Gauge

I haven't read the book(yet!), but given the range of Gaiman's stuff from kids to adults, I reckon that there could be a mix of people there with a majority of adults given the time it could be going on until.

Got the book yesterday, can't wait to give it a read over the weekend!

Saruwatari

Okay, according to Amazon and other sources, there will be two different UK versions;
- Children's Edition, paperback, with illutsration and front cover by reknowned fantasy illustrator Chris Riddell
- Adult's Edition, deluxe hardback with slipcase, iluustrations by legendary Dave McKean
According to http://www.eason.ie/events, he'll only be signing copies of the Children's Ed., but I'll drop into O' Connell's store to ask the staff about it.

Discovered this great Book Signing Guide by Gaiman himself, everyone should have a read!
http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2003/08/one-that-includes-repost-of-helpful.asp
I wonder how many people we can expect at this thing? I'd like to get a drawing off him, if the numbers weren't too big.

Gauge

Kid's one only? That kind of sucks. I'm too broke to buy 2 versions of the same book!

CrossBreed

I'd say it's going to be ridiculously busy there. Thank God I've Thursday off of work, will give me time to head down early.

Saruwatari

Okay people, some bad news; to get into the signing, you have to have a ticket, which you can get for free in Easons. Apparently it's to keep the numbers from skyrocketing, which is only fair on Neil.

When I got my tickets, the highest number out of the three was 67, and judging by what little the staffer had left in the bundle, there must be around 100 tickets. Strangely enough, theres no mention whatsoever of the tickets online, only instore.

I have three tickets in my posession; I'm hoping to go with two friends, but if I can't find anyone to come, I'd gladly depart with two of them for anyone here if they're all ran out instore.
Anyone without a ticket should ring up Easons tomorrow to check how many tickets are left, ASAP.

Also; I asked about which version book he will be signing; according to the woman I questioned, "whatever versions we'll be selling". On the tickets I have, there are two pictures; one of the children's version and the other, the paperback adult one, so here's hoping!

Gauge

CRAP. I have no way of getting into Eason's before Thursday evening.

The Mad Hatter

CRAP. I have no way of getting to Dublin to get a ticket...

Saruwatari

Well, did you guys ring up about it? Maybe they can hold a ticket for you?

Gauge

I've been trying to get through to Easons all day and no one is picking up the phone, it's just ringing out. Irritating. I'll try again the second they open tomorrow.

The Mad Hatter

Ditto, I think. Tickets are free, right?

Saruwatari

The Mad Hatter wrote: »

Ditto, I think. Tickets are free, right?

Of course. I wonder why they weren't answering...

Gauge

Because they hate me?

Hopefully they'll have one left that I can pick up this Thursday evening... either way, thanks for the heads up about the tickets even if they run out before I get one, it would have sucked a lot more if I'd shown up on Thursday week only to find out about tickets then!

Saruwatari

Gauge wrote: »

Because they hate me?

Hopefully they'll have one left that I can pick up this Thursday evening... either way, thanks for the heads up about the tickets even if they run out before I get one, it would have sucked a lot more if I'd shown up on Thursday week only to find out about tickets then!

No problem, good luck with that! :cool:

Gauge

Just got through this morning and the woman on the phone said that there's no ticket system and she'd heard nothing about tickets at all? She said just show up at the door

The Mad Hatter

Gauge wrote: »

Just got through this morning and the woman on the phone said that there's no ticket system and she'd heard nothing about tickets at all? She said just show up at the door

Yeah, I got told the same thing. She also called him 'Niall Gaiman'. Oh well, if I show up and the queues are huge it's their problem. Or it won't be mine at any rate. No way I'm travelling two and a half hours to not get my book signed.

Delirium

The Mad Hatter wrote: »

Yeah, I got told the same thing. She also called him 'Niall Gaiman'. Oh well, if I show up and the queues are huge it's their problem. Or it won't be mine at any rate. No way I'm travelling two and a half hours to not get my book signed.

From I've read on his blog from previous signings, he has never left if people were still waiting to get stuff signed. On one occasion, he stayed 3 hours over time to sort every out.
Its no guarantee of course, but it does mean you have a good chance of getting your stuff signed.

Saruwatari

Hmm, maybe they only had the tickets to get an idea of how many are coming??
Well, as Koth said I don't think Neil will mind signing for others if there's a fairly big queue.
Also, I'm gonna do a drawing of a G1 mobile for him (anyone who reads his blog will undertstand)

Gauge

Damn that's a great idea! I'd love to do something nice like that but I'm pretty sure if I do end up getting something signed I'm just going to come over all fangirlish and gibbering and not capable of making much sense at all

The Mad Hatter

I wrotea piece for violin and soprano from one of his poems about two years ago - I think I might give him a copy of that...

kathrynleona

only saw this post today- thanks for the heads up re: tickets! rang easons today and none left the woman on the phone said no entry without them and no cancellation tix etc. am gonna chance my arm anyway, have been looking forward to this for months! pretty stupid not advertising that tickets were needed >_< grr

The Mad Hatter

kathrynleona wrote: »

only saw this post today- thanks for the heads up re: tickets! rang easons today and none left the woman on the phone said no entry without them and no cancellation tix etc. am gonna chance my arm anyway, have been looking forward to this for months! pretty stupid not advertising that tickets were needed >_< grr

They'd better not try to pull that schnittke with me - I came down from Sligo for this. Won't be taking no for an answer.

Saruwatari

Oh come on, what is this crap? F**k the tickets, people here were told just to come in! To hell with them, everyone come in just as normal, and if they're really strict about it, shout out SARUWATARI! and I'll see if I have one or two tickets spare. I'm still trying to see if anyone I know is coming...

rejkin

hey Saruwataru!

I got tickets 61 + 62 so should be next to ya if we all have to be in order

Saruwatari

rejkin wrote: »

hey Saruwataru!

I got tickets 61 + 62 so should be next to ya if we all have to be in order

Hahah, that's if we have to be in order. I presume it'll be first come, first served. What time are you arriving at? I don't wanna be there all night..

Gauge

Aaaaw WTF are they playing at?! They DEFINITELY told me there was no tickets and that I just needed to show up!

Delirium

Finally got someone in Easons. Getting a copy signed and posted out.:D
Was looking like I wouldn't be getting it sorted, delighted it worked out.

If anyone else needs the info, phone 01-858-3811 and they take laser/credit card as payment.

The Mad Hatter

Gauge wrote: »

Aaaaw WTF are they playing at?! They DEFINITELY told me there was no tickets and that I just needed to show up!

I'm guessing that the lady who answered the phones to us just didn't know. Management's fault, then; not our problem.

Snakeblood

koth wrote: »

Finally got someone in Easons. Getting a copy signed and posted out.:D
Was looking like I wouldn't be getting it sorted, delighted it worked out.

If anyone else needs the info, phone 01-858-3811 and they take laser/credit card as payment.

Cheers for the headsup, I just did the same thing. Nice.

Gauge

The Mad Hatter wrote: »

I'm guessing that the lady who answered the phones to us just didn't know. Management's fault, then; not our problem.

True, but will that defense work when they won't let us in at the door?

Going to ring them on my lunchbreak but I don't feel good about it

rejkin

Saruwatari wrote: »

Hahah, that's if we have to be in order. I presume it'll be first come, first served. What time are you arriving at? I don't wanna be there all night..

Im meeting up with my friend at 6 at easons so ill prob just go straight in then,I doubt since there is tickets that we will be waiting long but easons are useles wit hkeeping order ( i know,i worked for em once) so i say they will scrap the tickets after a while

Saruwatari

Doesn't look like any of my friends are interested, so if either of you (Mad Hatter and Gauge) require tickets, I'll give em to ye's...

The Mad Hatter

Saruwatari wrote: »

Doesn't look like any of my friends are interested, so if either of you (Mad Hatter and Gauge) require tickets, I'll give em to ye's...

Cool, thanks a million. I'm heading in to argue with them now, but should that fail, I'll definitely take you up on that=)




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