U2 A Diary (Matt McGhee)

KEVIN051269 · 10-15-2008, 03:55 PM

Any ideas when this book is due out? It was down on Amazon as a release date of Oct 8th and is now unavailable.
I'm sure i've seen the author post on here. Perhaps he, or anyone else, could shed some light?

BonoFox1 · 10-15-2008, 11:40 PM

I was looking at that, it doesnt give anymore info, maybe we would know more if we contact Matt at @U2.com

biff · 10-18-2008, 06:16 PM

Matt's own website says only that the book is "coming soon". I'd keep checking there for more info, or just pre-order it.

KEVIN051269 · 10-24-2008, 02:46 AM

Arrived today from Amazon

gas panic · 10-26-2008, 07:42 AM

Got mine on Thursday

Pamelakellett · 10-29-2008, 08:47 AM

Got mine today

BonoFox1 · 10-29-2008, 08:47 PM

^So is it good?....I mean so far

last unicorn · 10-30-2008, 09:38 AM

I ordered it today, it should arrive next week.

BigMacPhisto · 11-02-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonoFox1

^So is it good?....I mean so far

It seems like the type of book that is beyond review. If you want the most complete day-by-day account of U2's history that's available, then I don't see where you could go wrong in purchasing this item.

lauramullen · 11-02-2008, 05:14 PM

I got mine on Friday.

last unicorn · 11-05-2008, 03:56 AM

I got mine yesterday. Only flipped through it and read a couple of things. Looks like a very complex and comprehensiv U2 chronicle, good job.

hcbiggs2002 · 11-05-2008, 10:18 AM

What is there another U2 book available?

Mr. Green Eyes · 11-08-2008, 11:15 PM

Mine should be here by next Friday.

last unicorn · 11-10-2008, 05:19 AM

I started to read it from the beginning yesterday eveneing. I love to read about the very early years, because there are so many things I still don't know. I found it a very good, comprehensive and interesting read, very well researched. The photos aren't great, most of them I've seen before, but the book itself is certainly a very good compendium for U2 fans, it's well structured and detailed.

Edge_Orchestra · 11-16-2008, 04:33 PM

Matt's book is comprehensive. There are some areas where more could have been done.

My only complaint - black and white photos. Sure it might have been a bit more costly to print the entire book in colour. Nothing wrong with black and white photos that are shot in black and white. Or black and white photos that are developed in an appealing artistic manner like Anton's pictures. But I must say that colour photos printed black and white isn't as visually appealing as the book could have been.

Others might not agree. That's okay. And I am not slamming Matt's book or passing horrible judgment. In the end, the publisher may have made the 'black and white' decision. Just saying a good book could have been that much better, in my view.

10-15-2008, 03:55 PM	#1
KEVIN051269 War Child Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcs, UK Posts: 597 Local Time: 09:21 AM	U2 A Diary (Matt McGhee) Any ideas when this book is due out? It was down on Amazon as a release date of Oct 8th and is now unavailable. I'm sure i've seen the author post on here. Perhaps he, or anyone else, could shed some light?

10-15-2008, 11:40 PM	#2
BonoFox1 Picture post whore Premium Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Saving my pennies for the next tour leg Posts: 45,454 Local Time: 01:21 AM	I was looking at that, it doesnt give anymore info, maybe we would know more if we contact Matt at @U2.com __________________

10-18-2008, 06:16 PM	#3
biff Rock n' Roll Doggie Premium Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I may have lost my way Posts: 3,905 Local Time: 04:21 AM	Matt's own website says only that the book is "coming soon". I'd keep checking there for more info, or just pre-order it. __________________

10-29-2008, 08:47 PM	#7
BonoFox1 Picture post whore Premium Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Saving my pennies for the next tour leg Posts: 45,454 Local Time: 01:21 AM	^So is it good?....I mean so far __________________

10-30-2008, 09:38 AM	#8
last unicorn ONE love, blood, life Premium Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: in Bono's freckled arms ... Posts: 12,788 Local Time: 10:21 AM	I ordered it today, it should arrive next week. __________________ we g e t to carry each other

10-24-2008, 02:46 AM	#4
KEVIN051269 War Child Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcs, UK Posts: 597 Local Time: 09:21 AM	Arrived today from Amazon

10-26-2008, 07:42 AM	#5
gas panic Acrobat Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connah's Quay, N. Wales. UK Posts: 488 Local Time: 09:21 AM	Got mine on Thursday

10-29-2008, 08:47 AM	#6
Pamelakellett Refugee Premium Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 1,169 Local Time: 09:21 AM	Got mine today

11-02-2008, 05:14 PM	#10
lauramullen Jersey Girl who loves U2 Premium Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In my own little world Posts: 25,020 Local Time: 04:21 AM	I got mine on Friday. __________________ 2010 Tour: Anaheim 6/6/10, 6/7/09, Denver 6/12/10, Oakland- June 6/16/10, Philly 7/12/09, East Rutherford- 7/19/10

11-05-2008, 03:56 AM	#11
last unicorn ONE love, blood, life Premium Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: in Bono's freckled arms ... Posts: 12,788 Local Time: 10:21 AM	I got mine yesterday. Only flipped through it and read a couple of things. Looks like a very complex and comprehensiv U2 chronicle, good job. __________________ we g e t to carry each other

11-05-2008, 10:18 AM	#12
hcbiggs2002 Just call me MsBono! Premium Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: "Greatest Bonolover in Finland"! Posts: 6,926 Local Time: 11:21 AM	What is there another U2 book available?

11-08-2008, 11:15 PM	#13
Mr. Green Eyes War Child Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Road Trippin' Across The Universe to Zoo Station Posts: 743 Local Time: 04:21 AM	Mine should be here by next Friday.

11-10-2008, 05:19 AM	#14
last unicorn ONE love, blood, life Premium Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: in Bono's freckled arms ... Posts: 12,788 Local Time: 10:21 AM	I started to read it from the beginning yesterday eveneing. I love to read about the very early years, because there are so many things I still don't know. I found it a very good, comprehensive and interesting read, very well researched. The photos aren't great, most of them I've seen before, but the book itself is certainly a very good compendium for U2 fans, it's well structured and detailed. __________________ we g e t to carry each other

11-16-2008, 04:33 PM	#15
Edge_Orchestra Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2,454 Local Time: 09:21 AM	Matt's book is comprehensive. There are some areas where more could have been done. My only complaint - black and white photos. Sure it might have been a bit more costly to print the entire book in colour. Nothing wrong with black and white photos that are shot in black and white. Or black and white photos that are developed in an appealing artistic manner like Anton's pictures. But I must say that colour photos printed black and white isn't as visually appealing as the book could have been. Others might not agree. That's okay. And I am not slamming Matt's book or passing horrible judgment. In the end, the publisher may have made the 'black and white' decision. Just saying a good book could have been that much better, in my view.

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