'Days of our Lives: 50 Years' Anniversary Photo Book & Multi-City Tour Coming in October (Updated)

This fall, in commemoration of five decades of Days of our Lives, the daytime drama will release "Days of our Lives: 50 Years" by Greg Meng.  The book's release is being kicked off with a multi-city book signing tour including some of daytime's most beloved faces. Cities slated for the tour include: New York, Northvale (NJ), Phoenix, Los Angeles, Denver, Kansas City, Atlanta, and Pigeon Forge.

Cast participating in the nationwide tour include: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Thaao Penghlis, Stephen Nichols, Galen Gering, Lauren Koslow, Greg Vaughan, Camila Banus, Melissa Reeves, Billy Flynn, Christopher Sean, Kate Mansi, Drake Hogestyn, Suzanne Rogers, Bryan Dattilo, Martha Madison, James Reynolds, Bill Hayes, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, James Lastovic, Peggy McCay, Arianne Zucker, Eric Martsolf, Jen Lilley, Wally Kurth, Sal Stowers, Judi Evans, as well as Author/Co-Executive Producer, Greg Meng.

"As a longtime member of the Corday Productions family, it is a privilege to present this memory book, said Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producer, Days of our Lives and Executive in Charge of Production, Corday Productions Inc. "'Days of our Lives: 50 Years' is a collection of rare photos providing a big picture view of the show's history while reflecting the heart and soul of the show through some of the beloved and iconic stories during the first 50 years. This is a tribute to our family of fans around the world."

"Days of our Lives: 50 Years" is an in-depth, photographic journey of the longest-running scripted program in NBC's history. This beautiful book showcases new and exciting views of a television icon that continues to bring the much loved world of Salem to its loyal viewers. Including rare black-and-white historical images and a wealth of full color photos, this is a spectacular journey highlighting iconic characters and beloved stories.

"Days of our Lives: 50 Years" is available for pre-order NOW and will be available for purchase on Amazon.com and in book stores and Barnes & Noble locations nationwide October 27, 2015.

Days of our Lives fans will journey through some of the most memorable moments and storylines, including:

* Tantalizing Triangles – Relive the complex affairs of the heart between Bill, Laura and Mickey; Roman, Marlena and John; and Carrie, Austin and Sami.
* Supercouples – Fall in love with Bo and Hope, Patch and Kayla, and Jack and Jennifer all over again.
Bad to the Bone – Stefano DiMera reigns at the top of a long list of villains who have brought trouble to Salem over the years.
* Shocking Twists – Bo is Victor's son!, the real Roman Brady returns!, Vivian buries Carly alive!, and who was revealed to be The Salem Strangler, The Salem Slasher and The Salem Stalker!
* Groundbreaking – The first gay male couple to be married on a soap opera (Sonny and Will-2014), the first interracial romance on a daytime soap (David and Valerie-1976), and the first soap opera stars to appear on the cover of TIME (Doug and Julie-1976) are just a few of the many "firsts" featured on the show.
* Family
* Tradition
* Young Love
* Wedding Interuptus
* Unsinkable Women
* Spies and Cops
* High Adventure
* Seeing Double
* Good Times

U.S. Book Tour Dates:
Los Angeles-10/25/2015 Book signing at Barnes & Noble The Grove (189 The Grove Drive) at 2:00 p.m.
Scheduled to appear: Kristian Alfonso, Lauren Koslow, Suzanne Rogers, Billy Flynn, Peggy McCay, Kate Mansi, Bill Hayes, Susan Hayes, James Lastovic, Sal Stowers

Phoenix-10/26/2015 Book signing at Changing Hands (6428 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe) at 6:30 p.m.
Scheduled to appear: Camila Banus, Eric Martsolf, Arianne Zucker, Bill Hayes, Susan Hayes, Greg Vaughan, James Reynolds, Meredith Scott Lynn

New York-10/27/2015 Book signing at Barnes & Noble (555 Fith Avenue at 46th Street) at 12:00 p.m.
Scheduled to appear: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Lauren Koslow, Galen Gering, Kate Mansi, Stephen Nichols, Billy Flynn, Thaao Penghlis, Greg Meng

Northvale, NJ-10/27/2015 Book signing at Books & Greetings (271 Livingston Street) at 6:30 p.m.
Scheduled to appear: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Lauren Koslow, Galen Gering, Kate Mansi, Stephen Nichols, Billy Flynn, Thaao Penghlis, Greg Meng

Denver-10/28/2015 Book signing at Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove (7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton) at 6:30 p.m.
Scheduled to appear: Suzanne Rogers, Eric Martsolf, Arianne Zucker, Bill Hayes, Susan Hayes, Greg Vaughan, James Reynolds, Jen Lilley

Dallas-10/29/2015 Book signing at Barnes & Noble (7700 West Northwest Hwy) at 6:30 p.m.
Scheduled to appear: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Lauren Koslow, Stephen Nichols, Galen Gering, Billy Flynn, Camila Banus, Thaao Penghlis, Greg Meng

Kansas City-10/30/2015 Book signing at Barnes & Noble Oak Park Mall (Overland Park, KS) at 6:30 p.m.
Scheduled to appear: Suzanne Rogers, Eric Martsolf, Kate Mansi, Greg Vaughan, James Reynolds, Billy Flynn, Patsy Pease

Atlanta-10/30/2015- Elm Street Cultural Village in Woodstock at 6:30 p.m.
Scheduled to appear: Galen Gering, Bill Hayes, Susan Hayes, Wally Kurth, Judi Evans, Bryan Dattilo, Martha Madison, Peter Reckell, Greg Meng

Pigeon Forge-10/31/2015 Book signing at the Titanic Museum (2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Scheduled to appear: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Lauren Koslow, Stephen Nichols, Jen Lilley, Melissa Reeves, Bryan Dattilo, Thaao Penghlis, Peter Reckell, Greg Meng

"Days of our Lives: 50 Years" is a peek into Days of our Lives-a favorite daytime drama that has not only become an important part of American pop culture, but is also adored by millions of fans around the world.

Greg Meng is also the bestselling author of "Days of our Lives: Better Living" and "Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos."

UPDATE:
Added the actors/author scheduled to appear in the schedule above.