Description
Book SynopsisExplore the seductive story of the unique artist that was Prince through this stunning collection of rarely seen items and photographs.
Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in Memories & Memorabilia is a beautifully illustrated biography of a musician of unparalleled talent. Featuring a foreword by Susan Rogers, the fascinating story of Prince and his music is told here through beautiful photographs, exclusive interviews and rare items of facsimile memorabilia, documents, posters, and concert tickets that are meticulously reproduced on the page.
Author and Prince expert Paul Sexton brings the story to life through a compelling narrative, touching on the various elements that made Prince such a singular musical force. These words, including original interview material from Prince's friends and collaborators, along with photographs of custom-built guitars, beautifully crafted clothing and rare personalised recordings, combine to create an exceptional portrait – one which no fan of the artist should be without.
Table of ContentsForeword by Susan Rogers • Introduction • The Pre-Teen Prince • Baby I'm A Star: Prince, The First Time • Becoming Prince • Prince and the Penguin • The Family That Plays Together • Sign O' The Genius • My Name Is Prince, His Name Was Luka • The Prince and the Mermaid • Hats Off To Larry • High On Life • Memos From Paisley Park • The Public Prince • 21 Nights With Prince • Prince's Award (K)night • Down On The Farm • A 2020 Vision • Purple In Perpetuity.
