By Felicia Pride
I don't think I've been this excited about a forthcoming book from a celebrity in awhile.
Prince, Mr. Purple Rain himself, will be dropping a book slated for Fall 2008, called 21 Nights.
Described as a "photographic essay collection," that will offer a "rare glimpse into the life, lyrics, and mystique" of Prince, the book stems from the 21-night show the iconic artist performed at the O2 Arena in London in 2007.
21 Nights will include poetry, song lyrics, pictures from the performance, and an exclusive CD entitled, Indigo Nights. The book, which is a first for the artist, will be published by Atria, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
This book will definitely grace my coffee table.
But honestly, I wish he was coming out with an autobiography. Could you imagine the glitz, glamor, and drama?
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By: I luv Music on 5/06/2008 4:30PM
I realize what a busy man he still is but when I think of Prince today, I think about how off-the-chain he was in the 80's and 90's! He recorded some of the baddest music that was ever heard. Youngsters today just don't know...he may be small in stature but he was always a powerhouse when it came to music...rump-shaking, 'James Brown' splitting, high-heeled, butt-out-pants, jammin' machine! I'm sure his book '21 Nights' captured, as much as it could, the excitement of his concerts...he gives all he has.
Of course, now in 2008, he's looking at becoming 50 soon and internet news has stated that he's also looking at having hip surgery this year. Where has the time gone?
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By: I luv Music on 5/06/2008 4:39PM
I realize what a busy man he still is but when I think of Prince, I think about how off-the-chain he was in the 80's and 90's! He recorded some of the baddest music that was ever heard. Youngsters today just don't know...he may be small in stature but he was always a powerhouse when it came to music...rump-shaking, 'James Brown' splitting, high-heeled, butt-out-pants, jammin' machine! I'm sure his book '21 Nights' captured, as much as it could, the excitement of his concerts...he gives all he has.
Of course, now in 2008, he's looking at becoming 50 soon and internet news has stated that he's also looking at having hip surgery this year. Who'd have thought that we'd be talking about Prince and hip surgery in the same sentence?
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By: chloeblue on 5/06/2008 6:47PM
Ten rows from the stage, Los Angeles Forum, Purple Rain Tour...nuff said...
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By: Kittenparker on 5/06/2008 8:42PM
Prince has tatooed my heart and my tummy his book will be the least we can get. We miss you purple one come back home, even if its 4 a lil while. US/NY
It has snowed in april.
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By: MIZIEYA on 5/07/2008 12:55AM
Described as a "photographic essay collection," that will offer a "rare glimpse into the life, lyrics, and mystique" of Prince....how many years later is he copying Madonna when she brought out her intelligent book....which was also a photographic 'essay' collection. Why can't celebs simply call their books by their true name: Comics....
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By: Anotha Brotha on 5/07/2008 6:26AM
Dropping a book??
I thought the headline meant that Prince was dropping his plans to release the book.
Please speak English.
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By: Kelly on 5/16/2008 6:35AM
Prince,you are a powerhouse all by your damn self those youngstas need to take a good long look amd try to just get there......Cant wait to get tha book youll always be the greatest to me.
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By: E.L.Griffin on 5/16/2008 11:31AM
I was stationed in Japan with the military in the eighties. This cat comes up to me and asks if I wanted to go to a Prince concert. Not being a big Prince fan I was a little reluctant, however I went anyways. Talking about one of the best performances I have seen in my life. Little dude and that band put on one helluva show. Prince you are truly the man!!!!!
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By: kcool on 5/16/2008 11:57AM
GENIUS ENUFF SAID
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By: kcool on 5/16/2008 12:00PM
"I LUV MUSIC" PRINCE DID NOT HAVE HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY. DON'T BELIEVE INTERNET RUMORS....
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