21 Nights - Couverture rigide

Prince

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1416554440 ISBN 13 : 9781416554448

Editeur : Atria Books, 2008

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

‘The book is a collaboration with the photographer Randee St Nicholas, who followed Prince throughout his stay, and is clearly intended as something more substantial than a mere concert souvenir. It’s evident that the photo shoots were as much of an artistic project as the concerts themselves’ Independent on Sunday 5/10
‘Randee St Nicholas was given unprecedented on-stage access for each show at the O2 Arena in London, invitations to each after-show party and even a suite at the Dorchester, where the elusive musician was staying’ Daily Telegraph 4/10
'A lavish new book, 21 Nights, which is filled with behind-the-scenes photographs taken both backstage and in his hotel suite at the Dorchester. Don't look for any unguarded shots of him though; instead he looks stylish in all the book's 124 photos. Randee St Nicholas, who took them and has directed Prince videos, says that's because it is what he is really like. "It's not like he changes to go out and be Prince," he says. "The guy looks immaculate 24 hours a day." Nevertheless the coffee table book, which also includes Prince's latest lyrics and poetry and his new album of songs performed at the after-parties during the tour, Indigo Nights, offers rare glimpses into the current life of a star who has spent years keeping things as private as possible"
Sunday Express 12/10
‘Indigo Nights CD is a joyous live recording of Prince and co doing their thing at the after-part shows, which reminds you exactly why we worship the man’ Metro 2/10
‘Documenting Prince’s 2007 run at London’s O2 Arena, this coffee table book incorporates lyrics and poetry by The Purple One and exclusive photographs by Randee St Nicholas’ Glamour Nov issue
'A celebration of the American signer's 21-night reign at London's O2 Arena in summer 2007. If you were lucky enough to bag a ticket to one of the electrifying shows, you'll love this glossy visual reminder'
Elle, Dec issue

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Atria Books
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1416554440
• ISBN 13: 9781416554448
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256