Why bother writing a book about U2 history when they already put out their own official history book?
I bought U2 by U2 as soon as it was published, and I think it’s a terrific book. But ultimately, that book is U2′s own version of events. There are many events and stories that were either left out completely, or not told as thoroughly as I believe they could have been told. The band might not feel these stories and events are important, but U2 fans do. I believe U2 – A Diary fits very comfortably on your bookshelf as a complement to U2 by U2 and the other terrific U2 books that have been written.
