Chords of Strength (Phil. Release & Signing) Deets!
The book is out!
Contact your local NBS!
Call or send them an email to find out about the release date in your area!
Check NBS stores in other areas around the country here.
NBS – Abanao Baguio
Telephone: (074) 448-0466, (074) 448-0463, (074) 448-0467
Email Address: nbsbaguio@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – SM City Baguio
Telephone: (074) 619-7723, (074) 619-7731, (074) 619-7728
Email Address: nbssmbaguio@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – Gaisano Davao
Telephone:(082) 226-4350 to 51, (082) 226-4353
Email Address: nbsdavao@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – SM City Davao
Telephone:(082) 297-8410, (082) 297-3913
Email Address: nbssmdavao@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – Ayala Cebu
Telephone: (032) 231-4006, (032) 231-4090, 032) 231-3858
Email Address: nbsayalacebu@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – Mango Cebu
Telephone: (032) 255-4832, (032) 255-4644, (032) 254-7334
Email Address: nbsmangoplaza@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – SM City Cebu
Telephone: (032) 231-5496, (032) 231-5498, (032) 231-5497
Email Address: nbssmcebu@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – Nepo Mall
Telephone: (045) 625-9759, (045) 625-9765
Email Address: nbsnepomall@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – SM City Clark
Telephone: (045) 499-0064, (045) 499-0069
Email Address: nbssmclark@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – SM City Pampanga
Telephone: (045) 963-5687, (045) 963-5684
Email Address: nbssmpampanga@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – Robinsons Place Iloilo
Telephone: (033) 336-7281 to 82, (033) 336-7284
Email Address: nbsiloilo@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – SM City Iloilo
Telephone: (033) 320-8096, (033) 320-8136, (033) 320-8167
Email Address: nbssmiloilo@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – SM City Batangas
Telephone: (043) 783-2485, (043) 783-2487, (043) 783-2484
Email Address: nbssmbatangas@nationalbookstore.com.ph
NBS – SM City Lipa
Telephone:(043) 784-0237, (043) 784-0273
Email Address: nbssmlipa@nationalbookstore.com.ph
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UPDATE (June 8, 2010)
I just received word from National Bookstore that they have received the invoice for the second batch. Four hundred (400) books are expected to shipped on June 11 and expected to arrive in Manila on June 19.
They will distribute copies to almost all if not all branches of National Bookstore NATIONWIDE.
So, expected books to be available at your nearest National Bookstore or PowerBooks (sister company of NBS).
I think you can call make reservations guys, so they will know how many books to send to each branch.
No news on book signing…still working on it.
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UPDATE!
THE BOOK IS HERE. AHHHHHH!
As per Naree‘s tweets:
Get your copy tomorrow, guys! COS costs P869.00 only!
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Admin edit: Sorry we have to post this separately since we’re having problems with our homepage layout. If you’d like to read on the previous post (and older developments) you may head here.
As for the latest, read below!
CHORDS OF STRENGTH UPDATE!
Hi guys, Naree here. Even if you haven’t seen me around a lot lately, my heart still belongs to David!
The release of David’s book is right around the corner. There is news here and there about book signings and performances upon its release in the USA, and opportunities on how to obtain a signed book -
– for a price… a high price$$$$$! A price most of us cannot afford.
I know we all want to have the book in our hands at the same time it is released in the USA, but , alas, it cannot be so. Even if you pre-order it, it will take a few days or weeks to get to you. And it is ridiculous that the shipping cost is higher than the cost of the book itself. So, I gue
ss most us will be waiting for its release here.
For the past several months I have been in contact with representatives from National Bookstore and Penguin Books (the distributors of the book) and we are trying to bring David here for a book signing. A few days ago, Anna (@ascphil) and I finally had a meeting with them. There is nothing definite yet, and I wasn’t going to say anything until we have something c
oncrete, but, with the release approaching, there are some details you guys have to take note of.
The release of the book in the USA will be on June 1. The books will be shipped to National Bookstore only on June 1. It will take about 1 or 2 weeks to get here and pass through customs. So, according to National Bookstore, the book will be on sale here by the 2nd or 3rd week of June. They will tell me the exact date when they know. I believe they have ordered only 500 books for this first delivery. Their priority will be the Metro Manila branches. I don’t know which provincial branches will be sent copies. Depending on the demand, they will place a second order. How long this will take is difficult to say. If the demand is high worldwide, then we might have to wait for a 2nd printing of the book. Again, we don’t know how long this will take. So, if you want the first printing of the book, make sure you get your copy this June.
IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR BOOK SIGNING: (if it pushes through)
1. Only books bought from National BookStore and Powerbooks will be allowed to be signed.
2. Yes, books bought this June can be signed when the book signing happens
3. When you buy your books this June, PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS! You will have to present this receipt during the book signing as PROOF that you bought the book in NBS or Powerbooks.
TO INTERNATIONAL FANS
If the book signing does happen, we are hoping that our ASIAN neighbors (like Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia,Australia, Hong Kong, Japan,etc), and even non-Asian neighbors, would come to the book signing, too. But, again, the book has to be bought from National Book Store or Powerbooks. Books ordered or bought elsewhere will not allowed to be signed.
I must reiterate, there are no definite plans yet!!! But the wheels are moving… It all depends on David, his management,and his publishers.
I could say don’t get your hopes up…but being fanatical fans, I know that is impossible! So, let’s all pray hard that this will push through.
But this I can say… PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE…lol!….and we are virtuous fans of David, aren’t we?
Good luck to us, guys!
101 Responses to “Chords of Strength (Phil. Release & Signing) Deets!”
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- After seeing the BENCH FIX Billboard for the first time in Manila -----> http://t.co/IHly4dCf
- From David: Having cocimiento (some kind of broth with pollo, chuleta, y mariscos) for my first time. (thought u would like a food tweet ks)
Sana may mag-buy sa inyo ng Sobra Bukas para bilin ko nalng!!
Gusto ko talaga makabili ng memoir nya!!
haissttt!! colette
Great to hear that!!! Unfortunately, Glorietta-5 is too far from our place; I’ll have to wait until June to buy his memoir… Anyway, if waiting is the only way to get the book, then I am willing! I’ll totally buy this book! =) Looking forward to the book signing, too. I want to see him in a closer view, since I was seated far from the stage when they came here for a concert. Such memories. =) Iris
Well, David might come to the Philippines you never know, isnt the Cebu temple blessing on the 13th of June? It might give him an incentive to come over there. I’ll keep praying for you guys.
nesquick
i hope it will be also in national book store…!!!! will it be distributed nationwide even in visayas..?????????
Jennilee
thank you po
llolzcalai
For Cebu Archies, I emailed NBS Ayala, Mango and SM. As for now, only Ayala and Mango branches pa lang yung nag reply, here.
NBS Ayala:
>>Good day!
>>thank you for inquiring us.
>>we very sorry that for now we didn’t have yet the book
>>CHORDS OF STRENGTH by David Archuleta
>>but already have an order
>>we just email you when the book is already in our branch
thank you so much
cris
csa-ayala cebu
NBS Mango
Hi! Ma’am,
Good Morning!
With regards to your query ” Chords of Strength” by David Archuleta we dont have yet available here in our branch but I can inquire this book in our other branch in Manila at pag availble ma’m
I will give you the feedback.
Thanks and God Bless!
Melba
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I’ll update lang din if they have new details na. And if SM Cebu branch replies. Mi-Ann
Still for Cebu Archies,
SM Cebu NBS
gud pm,
mam as of the moment we don’t stocks yet of the book
‘chord of strength’ we are still ordering the said book.
hope we can send you some feed back as soon as the book
is available in our store.
TY so much.
vicky gemarino Mi-Ann
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PECS & (traces of) ABS R US?
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Am sure you will enjoy the pix. Meanwhile, don’t shoot the messenger ok? I just stumbled on this from IDF:
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nagtanOng aq sa NBS SM fairview khapon. aLa pa raw cLa stOck. haaayyy Lhy
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From Powerbooks Inc.
Good Day!
We are glad to inform you that the book “Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, and the Power of Perseveranceis” is now available for Pre-order. Kindly follow the link provided:
Title: Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, and the Power of Perseverance
ISBN: 9780451230188
Binding: Hardcover
Price: Php 1, 009.00
Available at: Powerbooks Website
Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, and the Power of Perseverance
Please be informed that prices and availability are subject to change without prior notice.
For more inquiries, comments and suggestions, please don’t hesitate to talk to our customer service representatives at our hotline 757-6428 to 29.
Thank you and we look forward to processing your order(s) soon! kris
it wont be available in NBS, Alabang?
Jubee Inocencio
I hope it would be available in alabang…. it would be truly helpful to me… Marie Danielle
“Chords of Strength” will be available at NBS SM Bacoor branch next week
D RowzArchie
kelan ppnta s sm taytay???? SOMEONE LET ME KNOW HA PLEASE! Michelle
i need to have the book at sm southmall national and alabang town powerbooks or national!! :O Marie Danielle
I’m afraid wala nito sa Saudi.
Naku pwede pa-reserved? he he he sa 2012 ko pa yata ito mababasa.
Good for you Archietects! DAKIN
I wish I could buy soon and get it signed! ArchAngelSteph
Mine arrived yesterday (I’m from Cebu), I got it this morning. Howboutyou, guys? =) Mi-Ann
Hello…!!! i just want to PLEASE ask if there are any books out in the visayas region already..??? it’s driving me crazy i don’t have the book yet…!!!!
hahaha…!! 
Jennilee
I really can’t wait! I already placed a reservation at Powerbooks, pre-ordered at their site, and even ADDED ONE IN MY AMAZON CART!! Geez! Why didn’t I learn about the Glorietta 5 event? Hahahahaha! Anyways, I’m looking forward to have that book in my hands, an bury my whole self to David’s life! andz
my oh my!! i’m so desperate!!! i don’t know what to do! that next 500 copies will be gone with just a snap.. I placed a reservation too in powerbooks and national book store! haha! because i don’t know where book store it will arrive first.. hazelczarine
Hey co-pinoyarchies! here’s an email I got from NBS..
Greetings from NBS!
Please be informed that the book Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance” by David Archuleta is already available at NBS Glorietta 5. However, we regret that there are only few books available at the said branch. BECAUSE OF THE EXTREME POPULARITY OF THE BOOK , we are now in the process of ordering additional stocks which we will allocate at ALL NATIONAL BOOK STORE BRANCHES NATIONWIDE. By the second or third week of June, the book may already be available at the branch nearest you.
Thank you for taking the time to contact us. Should you have other concerns, please do not hesitate to e-mail us again.
hope this helps..
miggy
but i just asked nbs sm southmall today… at sabi nila wala pa silang stock
Marie Danielle
Hi guys… some updates
NBS has gotten an invoice that the next batch will be shipped from the US on June 11.
They expect it to arrive in Manila on June 19. They will distribute it to almost all NBS branches nationwide.
So, expect the books to be available after June 19, okay? naree
whooo…!!!! thank you so much…!!!! haha…!!!
uhm when can we make a reservation in bookstores…??? 
Jennilee
yes i think so naree
Oh my gosh you guys have to see this! warning……..LOL!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE4WMuZzdZ0&feature=youtu.be munkmusic
Darn….it didn’t work… munkmusic
Going to try a merry go round of the last video….
The Peace David
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqrchaCnRTA munkmusic
ugh! maybe you guys can find it and post it! It is awesome! munkmusic
you guys! i already got my copy. at Fullybooked Trinoma. but it’s more expensive than P869. but it’s alright. i was literally shocked when i saw the book, so i grabbed it and paid for it in an instant. but i doubt they have anymore copies. goodluck to you guys.
Rainne
sana pumunta dito si david for book signing. XD patty
guys,,!! hey! i bought a copy yesterday at Glorietta! go! buy too! they may ran out of copies! hurry! hazelczarinearchuleta
wo0ot its about time! i’m teh excited! err. mErchie
Hey there guys! just received my COS today that my friend ordered for me at the US… so i won’t be getting my reserved copy at NBS BATANGAS! i was suppose to buy the book this weekend but because i already have one now i won’t be needing the one at NBS Batangas… so to all BATANGUENOS… there’s ONE copy of COS at SM Batangas up for grabs! LOL. email me and i’ll call NBS batangas to inform them that somebody else will be buying the book! i’ll be needing your name so that nobody else will be able to buy it! i think it’s still kept in storage.. LOL. here’s my eadd: alecluvstennis@yahoo.com the first one to email me gets the book!
alechuleta
is there any books sold in cebu already???????? please answer back, thank you soooo much…!!!
Jennilee
Jennilee, the 2nd batch was supposed to have arrived in Manila today ( I will have to check tomorrow or Monday).
I guess they will distribute the books to provincial NBS branches by tomorrow or Monday.
The best thing you could do is call your local National Bookstore branch to find it if it has arrived. If not, then you could reserve..so they will follow it up.
Spread the word naree
thank so very much naree…!!!
i was sorta getting worried…!!! haha…!!! Jennilee
they already have it in powerbooks but the girl said the one I bought was the last pc in their branch. jsee
I FINALLY HAVE MY OWN COPY! The book just arrived yesterday in National Book Store , Robinsons, Lipa. Unfortunately, only two copies were sent. Only for those who reserved! I am so happy! RYAN GREGORY MAGAYAM
there are still a few left at NBS-G5. i got mine from there last june 25 faye
Hey, that Bieber |really rocks. My daughter went to his concert last week. Bieber’s show was only average. Justin played his great songs. Dominique Dora
i have a confession…
i already bought my COS about two weeks ago… and i haven’t read it!!! natatakot ako!!! you know how you’ve been wanting something sooooo bad… you’ve been waiting sooo long…. how the frustration has been eating you slowly… and then BAM!! suddenly it’s in your own hands and you wanna marry it on the spot?!?!?! when i got my COS i absolutely savored the moment. the happiness lasted sooo long in my lips!!! so you see, i don’t want to begin because i never want it to end!!! for now, just think of me as a contented lazy fat feline happy that my COS is there and i can just look at it anytime!!!! *sigh* see what david can do?? filmom4david
just got the book last week! ^_^ soooo glad! i’m from Cebu, btw.. ^^ how about you guys? GinoGarces
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