Wpitonya Member Username: Wpitonya
Post Number: 13 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 70.236.160.236
| Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 11:49 pm: | |
Did anyone go to the book signing for the American City book at the Guardian Building today? I did...it was great! The jazz was wonderful...the price was a little steep, but good book! |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 537 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.220.142.7
| Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 11:56 am: | |
Who were the musicians? |
Swingline Member Username: Swingline
Post Number: 379 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 4.229.60.123
| Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 1:23 pm: | |
The author and photographer were very gracious and friendly. Detroiters should be appreciative of their sincere interest and skillful rendering of our architectural gems. I think the book will be under the X-Mas tree this weekend. |
Cassie1717 Member Username: Cassie1717
Post Number: 22 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 205.188.116.201
| Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 8:42 pm: | |
I just got the book for a Christmas present. It's absolutely amazing! I can't stop looking at it & I can't thank the person who got it for me enough. Breathtaking pictures... |
Chub Member Username: Chub
Post Number: 271 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.77.90
| Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 9:05 pm: | |
Love the book, but wish it was bigger for $60.00. I ran in and got mine signed. The Guardian Building is looking great. |
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 1049 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.14.122.57
| Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 9:08 pm: | |
I know that the book will be under my tree on Christmas morning as the Grillmaster picked up on my oh so obvious hint!!! So far I've resisted all temptation to sit down with a copy at the bookstore and peruse and peruse. And am hoping that Bob and Bill will be back in Detroit for some additional booksignings after the holidays. If anyone hears of such events, please post details!!! |
Futurecity Member Username: Futurecity
Post Number: 201 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 69.212.61.150
| Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 9:59 pm: | |
The musicians were "Brazil and Beyond". They were excellent, as always. |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 538 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 152.163.100.195
| Posted on Friday, December 23, 2005 - 12:44 am: | |
Thanks, Futurecity. Yeah, B&B = great sounds. |