50 Cent, Nikki Turner and K. Elliott Visit Borders(R) in Manhattan for Book Signings and G-Unit Books Launch

50 Cent, Nikki Turner and K. Elliott Visit Borders(R) in Manhattan for Book Signings and G-Unit Books Launch

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ --
Who: Rapper and The New York Times best-selling author, 50 Cent.
Essence magazine best-selling authors, Nikki Turner and K.
Elliott, will join 50 Cent.

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What: 50 Cent, Nikki Turner and K. Elliott sign copies of G-Unit
Books.

When: Thursday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m.

Where: Borders-Columbus Circle
Time Warner Building
10 Columbus Circle (Celebrity Level)
New York, New York 10019
(212) 823-9775

Why: Committed to enriching lives through entertainment and
knowledge, Borders offers customers the opportunity to meet
their favorite authors and musicians in a friendly and
welcoming atmosphere. In addition to meeting authors Nikki
Turner and K. Elliott, this event allows fans of rapper 50
Cent the chance to meet the artist in an intimate bookstore
setting.

This event serves as the official bookstore launch of 50
Cent's G-Unit Books imprint, a joint venture with MTV/Pocket
Books. G-Unit Books will publish hip-hop novellas.

Additional
Information: To ensure 50 Cent, Nikki Turner and K. Elliott have the
opportunity to meet as many customers as possible, no
photographs are allowed. No memorabilia, CDs, periodicals,
or books about or by 50 Cent, with the exception of G-Unit
Books, will be signed by 50 Cent.

Beginning Thursday, Jan. 4 at 9 a.m., wristbands will be
given out to customers who have purchased copies of G-Unit
Books. There is a limit of up to five autographed copies of
any G-Unit Books per wristband. Wristbands will be given
out on a first come, first served basis and will offer
customers a place in line, but do not guarantee a chance to
meet the authors. Copies of the book are available for
purchase at Borders stores.

Contact: Media interested in attending this event should contact
Daryl Mattson at 212-823-9774 or at
dmattso1@bordersgroupinc.com to register.

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Source: Borders, Inc.

CONTACT: Daryl Mattson of Borders, Inc., +1-212-823-9774, or
dmattso1@bordersgroupinc.com

Web site: http://www.bordersgroupinc.com/

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