ARNOLD SCHWARTZENWHATEVER

[cagneyfan]

I bought this book. Anybody think it's no good? I'll be back.

[Hitman73]

That is real! and is also signed by Charles Gaines who was the author of "Pumping Iron" and is cowritten with Arnold on this kids book, is it for sale?.

[cagneyfan]

You are right - it is real. You are very good as this was a test because I got this hardcover book signed in person at a Barnes & Noble booksigning on 48th st and 5th ave in Manhattan years ago. The guy waiting behind me in the line happened to be from Austria and was an old friend of Arnold's. He told me that they worked out at the same gym and went out with the same girls. Stupidly, I let him in front of me and when we got to the table where Arnold was signing he took up a lot of time talking to him about the old days. To save time, one of the B & N employees told everyone to open up their books to the page we wanted him to sign. We said hello and as soon as he and the co-writer signed the B & N security person grabbed my arm and proceeded to pratically drag me away. As I was leaving I yelled out "Arnold, help, they're giving me the bum's rush!" He just looked at me like - what can I do? Everyone laughed. Anyway, if it doesn't break any rules, I'll sell the book if you like. It is in NM to Mint condition with dustjacket and never read. Here's a scan of the cover (a little fuzzy).

[Blackhawks026]

You are right - it is real. You are very good as this was a test because I got this hardcover book signed in person at a Barnes & Noble booksigning on 48th st and 5th ave in Manhattan years ago. The guy waiting behind me in the line happened to be from Austria and was an old friend of Arnold's. He told me that they worked out at the same gym and went out with the same girls. Stupidly, I let him in front of me and when we got to the table where Arnold was signing he took up a lot of time talking to him about the old days. To save time, one of the B & N employees told everyone to open up their books to the page we wanted him to sign. We said hello and as soon as he and the co-writer signed the B & N security person grabbed my arm and proceeded to pratically drag me away. As I was leaving I yelled out "Arnold, help, they're giving me the bum's rush!" He just looked at me like - what can I do? Everyone laughed. Anyway, if it doesn't break any rules, I'll sell the book if you like. It is in NM to Mint condition with dustjacket and never read. Here's a scan of the cover (a little fuzzy).

Cool story, I'd love to hear it again.