Hundreds of U2 fans braved the elements in Dublin yesterday to get a glimpse of the band members who were signing copies of their new book at Eason's on O'Connell Street.
But only 250 competition winners were being allowed entry to the shop where the band members signed copies of 'U2 by U2'.
Tickets were allocated to winners of radio competitions and a contest on the band's official website.
The book contains exclusive interviews with, and pictures of, the band.
In the book, it is suggested that Bono may take a back seat in global politics. However, Bono says he is using his celebrity to highlight world issues that politicians should be dealing with.
Earlier this week Bono spoke out about Darfur, AIDS and global poverty.
