Borders(R) to Simulcast Eoin Colfer's 'Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence' Show in 10 Stores Nationwide July 15

Borders(R) to Simulcast Eoin Colfer's 'Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence' Show in 10 Stores Nationwide July 15

Colfer's One-Man Show Celebrates the Release of "Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox"

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Borders announced today that it will simulcast bestselling author Eoin Colfer's uproarious one-man show, "Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence" live in 10 of its stores nationwide July 15 at 8 p.m. Eastern. The simulcast is timed to coincide with the July 15 national release of "Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox," book six in Colfer's blockbuster Artemis Fowl series published by Disney-Hyperion Books. "Fairies, Fiends and Flatulence" is a retrospective on Colfer's youth and a hilarious examination of his family, who helped shape and define the characters of Artemis Fowl. The show is a must-see for Artemis Fowl fans.

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Borders will simulcast Colfer's one-man show in these stores at the following local times:

San Diego, Calif.: Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 5 p.m. local time.

1072 Camino Del Rio North
(619) 295-2201

Torrance, Calif.: Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 5 p.m. local time.

3700 Torrance Blvd
(310) 540-7000

Danbury, Conn.: Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 8 p.m. local time.

110 Federal Road
(203) 798-1100

Newark, Del. Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 8 p.m. local time.
101 Geoffrey Drive
(302) 366-8144

South Portland, Maine: Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 8 p.m. local time.

430 Gorham Rd
(207) 775-6110

Brentwood, Mo. Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 7 p.m. local time.

1519 S. Brentwood Blvd
(314) 918-8189

Flemington, N.J.: Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 8 p.m. local time.

325 Highway 202
(908) 788-5589

Tigard, Ore.: Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 5 p.m. local time.

7227 SW Bridgeport Road
(503) 968-7576

Fairfax, Va.: Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 8 p.m. local time.

11054 Lee Hwy
(703) 359-8420

Redmond, Wash.: Fans will be able to view the simulcast at 5 p.m. local time.

16549 N.E. 74th Street
(425) 869-1907

In these locations, Artemis Fowl fans will not only be among the first to purchase "Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox" at Borders, but they will also experience Colfer's unique take on his background and the shaping of his much-loved Artemis Fowl characters.

"Borders is thrilled to bring Eoin Colfer to fans in this unique and entertaining live broadcast. As a headquarters for knowledge and entertainment, we know that our customers look to Borders to provide experiences and shared moments they cannot have elsewhere. Together with Disney-Hyperion Books, we are excited to be able to offer Eoin Colfer fans this distinctive opportunity to enjoy him live and to add a wonderful dimension to the experience of buying this much-anticipated book," said Borders Group Senior Vice President of Merchandising Linda Jones.

Artemis Fowl, originally published in 2001 was one of the most eagerly anticipated children's books ever published. The adrenaline-packed cross-over novel marked the arrival of Colfer--an Irish teacher turned author--as a force to be reckoned with in the popular fantasy book genre. The first five books in the Artemis Fowl series all reached number one on "The New York Times" bestseller or bestselling list. Customers may reserve the sixth book in the series, "Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox," now in Borders and Waldenbooks stores or online at www.Borders.com .

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP), is a leading retailer of books, music and movies with more than 28,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates more than 1,100 stores primarily under the Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) brand names and recently launched Borders.com for online shopping. For more information, visit www.borders.com/aboutus .

About Disney-Hyperion Books

Disney-Hyperion Books is an imprint of Disney Book Group (DBG); additional DBG imprints include Disney Editions, Disney Press, and Disney-Jump at the Sun Books. DBG is part of Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world's largest publisher of children's books and magazines, with over 400 children's magazines published and 120 million children's books sold each year. Headquartered in White Plains, New York and Milan, Italy, Disney Publishing Worldwide publishes books and magazines in 85 languages in 75 countries, reaching more than 100 million readers each month.

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