Days of our Lives' 50th anniversary is shaping up to be a truly golden event. Not only is the soap opera pulling out all the stops storyline-wise, NBC's longest-running series is making its big moment special off-screen, as well. The soap opera has announced the release of a commemorative 50th anniversary coffee table photo book as well as a national book tour that will bring the show's cast directly to fans.
Written by the show's executive producer, Greg Meng, Days of our Lives: 50 Years is an in-depth, photographic journey of the Emmy-winning soap opera. Celebrating five decades of being on the air, the book showcases new and exciting views of the iconic series via rare black-and-white historical images and a wealth of full color photos that highlight iconic characters and beloved stories.
"As a longtime member of the Corday Productions family, it is a privilege to present this memory book," says Meng of the exciting new collector's item, which is available now for pre-order and will be available for purchase in book stores nationwide starting Tuesday, October 27. "Days of our Lives: 50 Years is a collection of rare photos providing a big picture view of the show's history while reflecting the heart and soul of the show through some of the beloved and iconic stories during the first 50 years. This is a tribute to our family of fans around the world."
And speaking of fans, thousands will be able to take part in the show's special birthday, because to promote the book and connect with loyal viewers across the country, the show announced it will be kicking off a multi-city book signing tour that will feature many of the show's biggest stars. Cities slated for the book tour include New York, Northvale (New Jersey), Phoenix, Denver, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Kansas City, and Pigeon Forge (Tennessee).
The schedule is as follows:
• Los Angeles, CA -- 10/25/2015 Book signing at Barnes & Noble The Grove at 2:00pm
• Phoenix, AZ -- 10/26/2015 Book signing at Changing Hands at 6:30pm
• New York, NY -- 10/27/2015 Book signing at Barnes & Noble on 5th Avenue at 12:00pm
• Northvale, NJ -- 10/27/2015 Book signing at Books & Greetings at 6:30pm
• Denver, CO -- 10/28/2015 Book signing at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove at 6:30pm
• Dallas, TX -- 10/29/2015 Book signing at Barnes & Noble at 6:30pm
• Kansas City, MO -- 10/30/2015 Book signing at Oak Park Mall (Barnes & Noble) at 6:30pm
• Atlanta, GA -- 10/30/2015- FoxTale Book Shoppe - Location TBD at 6:30pm
• Pigeon Forge, TN -- 10/31/2015 Book signing at the Titanic Museum from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Cast members currently scheduled to participate in the nationwide tour include Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans), Kristian Alfonso (Hope Williams Brady), Thaao Penghlis (Andre DiMera), Stephen Nichols (Steve "Patch" Johnson), Galen Gering (Rafe Hernandez), Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts), Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady), Camila Banus (Gabi Hernandez), Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton), Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera), Christopher Sean (Paul Norita), Kate Mansi (Abigail Deveraux), Drake Hogestyn (John Black), Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton), Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton), Martha Madison (Belle Black), James Reynolds (Abe Carver), Bill Hayes (Doug Williams), Susan Seaforth-Hayes (Julie Williams), James Lastovic (Joey Johnson), Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady), Arianne Zucker (Nicole Walker), Eric Martsolf (Brady Black), Jen Lilley (Theresa Donovan), Wally Kurth (Justin Kiriakis), Sal Stowers (Lani), and Judi Evans (Adrienne Kiriakis), and Author/Co-Executive Producer, Greg Meng will also participate.
Days of our Lives: 50 Years is available for pre-order NOW and will be available for purchase on Amazon.com and in book stores and Barnes & Noble locations nationwide Tuesday, October 27, 2015.
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