My amazing REM weekend continued on Sunday as my wife, two month old son and I celebrated part of my first Father’s Day by going to the Michael Stipe and David Belisle signing of Belisle’s new REM photography book titled Hello at McNally Robinson Bookstore on Prince Street in SOHO.
We got there around 5pm for the 6pm signing athe book and saw that there were around 40-50 people online already in front of us so we joined the line., It was a realy beautiful day in NYC so it was very enjoyable waiting outside watching people walk by. As we were waiting, I was flipping through the book and must say that there are some GREAT photos in there. As a huge REM fan, I loved the behind the scenes photos Belisle took with his access to the band.
About half hour after the signing started, we got into the store and approached Stipe and Belisle, who were signing at this long table. Both were very nice to the people getting the books signed. I must admit that I was a little nervous approaching Michael Stipe since I have been such a big fan for many years. However, he was very nice. As my wife and I were walking away from the table, having gotten our books signed, Michael noticed the stroller my wife was pushing and looked at my son, who he called “lovely” and he wished us all the best. That may have been a bigger moment for me than the signing itself.
The fans on the line were great. Some very big REM fans, including many who are traveling to many places to see them this tour.
Another great event to continue REM week(end). Now, it’s on to MSG for the show on Thursday.
Here are a few pics from the event:
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- REM fans waiting
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- Michael Stipe and David Belisle signing Hello
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- My signed book and the cover of the other
