His name was Prince, His Royal Badness, The Artist. A musical prodigy from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who became an iconic force in music for more than three decades before his tragic, untimely death in 2016. Now, this special edition celebrates the unmatched genius of Prince Rogers Nelson. With over 115 incredible photos, it offers an extensive look into Prince's life, from his childhood and rise to fame, to his outstanding discography, his inimitable style, and his musical legacy. This collector's edition delves into the fight for his artistic rights and the story behind the "Love Symbol," plus the secret world inside Paisley Park, including the women he loved and championed, and the details of his final days. Hearing from celebrity friends and peers about the impact Prince had on their lives, even devout fans will learn things about the superstar and how his legacy continues to evolve.
Celebrating PRINCE
Nothing Compares…
DIG IF YOU WILL: PRINCE IN PICTURES
REMEMBERING MY FRIEND • PRODUCER JAMES SAMUEL ‘JIMMY JAM’ HARRIS III REFLECTS ON HIS CHILDHOOD DAYS WITH PRINCE, A MAN HE RECALLS AS BOTH AN AMAZING MUSICIAN AND A GOOD PAL
PRINCE’S EARLY YEARS • FROM TROUBLED AND SHY TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S BOLDEST MUSICAL TALENTS—INSIDE THE CHILDHOOD AND INEVITABLE RISE TO FAME OF PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
THE MUSIC OF PRINCE • HIS NAME WAS PRINCE. AND HE WAS FUNKY
PRINCE’S GREAT PERFORMANCES • AN ELECTRIFYING SINGER, DANCER AND MUSICIAN, PRINCE PUT ON A SHOW LIKE NO OTHER. THESE WERE SOME OF HIS FINEST MOMENTS
PRINCE THE ACTOR • PRINCE’S TALENTS DIDN’T STOP IN THE RECORDING STUDIO. HE STARRED IN FILMS, DIRECTED HIS OWN VIDEOS AND MADE MEMORABLE APPEARANCES ON TV
THE FIGHT FOR HIS ARTISTIC RIGHTS • ARTISTS FIGHT WITH THEIR LABELS ALL THE TIME, BUT NO ONE TOOK IT TO THE EXTREMES THAT THE ARTIST FORMERLY KNOWN AS PRINCE DID
BEHIND THE DESIGN • THE MASTERMIND BEHIND THE ‘LOVE SYMBOL’ EXPLAINS ITS EVOLUTION
PRINCE’S FASHION REVOLUTION • FROM THE RUFFLED BLOUSES AND PURPLE SUITS OF THE ’80s TO HIS AFRO AND FUNKY SHADES OF THE ’10s, PRINCE’S WILD WARDROBE MADE HIM AN UNDISPUTED KING OF STYLE
INSIDE PAISLEY PARK • THE 55,000-SQ.-FT. COMPLEX WHERE PRINCE WORKED, PLAYED AND EVENTUALLY LIVED WAS A PALACE FIT FOR MUSIC ROYALTY
THE WOMEN OF HIS LIFE • IN HIS MUSIC AS WELL AS IN HIS PRIVATE LIFE, PRINCE THRIVED ON THE COMPANY OF TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL WOMEN—HIS WIVES, MUSES, PROTEGEES AND MANY PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS
A MAN OF FAITH • PRINCE ALWAYS INCORPORATED RELIGION INTO HIS MUSIC AND ART, BUT WHEN HE BECAME A JEHOVAH’S WITNESS, HE GOT MUCH MORE SERIOUS ABOUT GOD
SINCE HE’S BEEN GONE • PRINCE’S SUDDEN DEATH REVEALED SECRETS ABOUT THE BELOVED ARTIST’S LIFE, BUT THE LEGEND, AND HIS MUSIC, LIVE ON
THE WORLD TURNED PURPLE • FANS AND FELLOW ARTISTS PAID TRIBUTE, SAYING, ‘THANK YOU FOR A FUNKY TIME’
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