| Product Summary | | Format: Hardcover | | ISBN: 9781416554448 | | Publisher: Atria Books | | Publish Date: 9/30/2008 | | Buy.com Sku: 208069177 | | Item#: | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 67998 | | Dimensions (in Inches) 13.5H x 10L x 1.2T | | Pages: 256 |
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| | | 21 Nights--a first book by Prince and celebrated photographer Randee St. Nicholas is a stunning multimedia volume offering a rare glimpse into the life, lyrics and mystique of one of the most notable and prolific musicians of our time. This beautifully designed photographic essay flows from Prince's sensational, unprecedented, record-breaking, sold-out 21 concerts in 21 Nights at London's 02 Arena in 2007. Giving insight into his dueling worlds of performance and solitude, 21 Nights incorporates Prince's evocative poetry and lyrics to new songs and other selections, and 124 full-color, sumptuous never-before-published images by Randee St. Nicholas. As part of the multi-dimensional experience, it will also include "Indigo Night," a CD--available only with the book--capturing Prince's after-hours, live after-show sessions--rare and profound moments of musical genius.
21 Nights takes the reader from the passenger seat of a limousine zipping through the streets of London to his sleeping quarters in a luxury hotel. In between we see him and his phenomenal band of musicians, singers and dancers backstage in the make up room to onstage, bathed in purple lights and a fog of gray smoke. Like a movie-in-a-book, readers are taken on his journey from London to Prague, in a style that takes glam rock to a new level.
Then there is poetry and lyrics that reveal the heart and soul of Prince--in addition to his incomparable talent. Going beyond the catchy hook, he expresses himself on everything from the destructive forces of war, greed and superficiality the life giving energy of love, beauty, and--of course--music.
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This glossy volume documents The Artist's 21-night run at London's 02 Arena in 2007 (kind of the inverse of "24 positions in a one-night stand"). Like a VIP backstage pass, the 124 color photos, poetry and lyrics, and DVD offer an insider's perspective on one of the greatest pop artists of all time. Whether in regards to vegetarianism or battling record labels, throughout his career Prince has expressed himself on ideas beyond pop-song romance. The writings collected here span a range of topics, musing on violence, war, greed, beauty, and music. No true Prince fan will be able to resist this visually spectacular publication.
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