Where’s Bono? And What’s His Favorite Book Charity?
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By Judith Rosen -- Publishers Weekly, 3/12/2009
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"Waldo" in front of one of |
Once the news hit earlier this week that the secret location for the concert would be the 900-seat theatre, the press decided to do something to welcome the Irish band—and to promote literacy. “There really are serious U2 fans here,” says Candlewick president and publisher Karen Lotz, who counts herself among them.
Candlewick installed several window displays of its bestselling titles with a U2 twist, with signs saying “Where’s Bono?” and “Guess How Much We Love U2?”
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Candlewick lets the band |
U2 guitarist and keyboardist The Edge signed a photo of Waldo yesterday evening, for which Candlewick will make good on its 1000-book donation. Altogether Candlewick will donate 1250 books to a Somerville charity (to be announced) to honor U2’s decision to perform in the city.
