Clinton Signs 1,200 Books

Hillary Rodham Clinton greeted fans and signed 1,200 copies of her new book "Hard Choices" at University Book Store in Seattle on Wednesday, June 18. The former Secretary of State arrived promptly at 5 p.m. to lines snaking throughout two levels of the 89,000 square foot store in the U District. Customers, who purchased wristbands to get a book and a place in the signing line, starting lining up on "The Ave" as early at 4 a.m., according to store security.  Every customer with a wristband had the chance to greet Clinton and watch her scribe "Hillary" in their book.  Customers were allowed to take cell phone photos from a spot in the line about 10 feet from the signing table.

Founded in 1900, University Book Store is the largest independent bookstore in Washington State, and is also the nation’s largest college store based on total sales of books and student supplies. University Book Store carries more than 140,000 new and used book titles, along with a varied merchandise mix that includes school, art and office supplies, University of Washington (UW) insignia gear, gifts and technology products. Since 1964, University Book Store has been organized as a for-profit corporate trust to benefit UW students, faculty, staff and alumni. All profits not required for store operations or growth are returned to the UW community through an annual UW Customer Rebate, lower textbook prices, discounts, scholarships and other benefits. Nine stores currently operate throughout the Puget Sound area. For more information, visit www.ubookstore.com.