Prince: An Artists Life, 1958-2016 by Time Inc.


Prince: An Artists Life, 1958-2016
Title : Prince: An Artists Life, 1958-2016
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Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 96
Publication : Published January 1, 2016

In a career that spanned nearly four decades, Prince captivated generations of audiences with not only his talent for songwriting and lyricism but his outré style and electrifying performances. His albums—a category-defying blend of rock, R&B, soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, disco and pop—have inspired countless artists and influenced the sound and trajectory of music for years to come. His hits have been the soundtrack for so many touchpoints across the lives of millions of fans, including “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” “Kiss,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Raspberry Beret,” “1999” and the landmark song “Purple Rain,” from the soundtrack of his semi-autobiographical movie.

Now, in a tribute to the late Grammy- and Oscar-winning legend, TIME presents a lavishly illustrated special edition tracing Prince’s life story and career. This commemorative edition combines classic and rarely seen photographs and text from the Time Inc. archives, as well as the story behind the movie Purple Rain ; a look inside Prince’s famed home and studio, Paisley Park; his unprecedented approach to the “business of Prince”; exclusive tributes from Sheila E., Seal and Lenny Kravitz; and a rundown of 25 essential Prince songs plus a handful of lesser-known gems.

Comprehensive and visually compelling, An Artist’s Life honors the life, legend and musical legacy of a creative icon and performer.

Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by Time Inc. and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.

Prince: An Artists Life, 1958-2016 Reviews

  • Carlex

    This book is a compilation of articles that allows you to meet the great Prince, in his musical and artistic genius, and also the person behind.

    He is one of the very few celebrities (singers, writers ...) that I personally miss :_(

  • Pachyderm Bookworm

    I've enjoyed Prince Rogers Nelson's musicality and versatility as a performing artist for many years.

    This book makes me enjoy his personal experiences as an individual (and very vulnerable) warm-hearted human being all that much more.

    Surely, he was missed by many, and today, by some people, and by all accounts, he still is.

  • Elizabeth Meadows

    A memory of the man

    We all have a musical idol no matter what generation you hale from. Sinatra, Bowie, Hendricks, Elvis, Jackson, Domingo, Shostakovich, Davis, Lennon, Harrison, James, Mozart, Rachmaninoff... Those idols may include dancers, writers and visual artists. Nevelson, Warhol, Hines, Nureyev, Herbert, Butler, Michelangelo, Durer, da Vinci, Kahlo... Few crossed genres as well as Prince Rogers Nelson. The testimonials in Prince, An Artist's Life 1958-2016 provide a humorous insight into The Artist, icon, actor, musician, dancer, performer, writer, composer, athlete and man, formerly known as Prince. For someone who hated being interviewed, there is a tremendous amount of positive documentation about his life. It is worth reading the electronic version of this book so you can play Prince videos of the songs, movies, sketches, concerts and solos while reading. The retelling of firsthand interaction with the enigma can never replace his presence on this earth, but it is a good effort in remembering him.

  • Rebecca

    Enjoyable

    I learned things about my favorite artist that I didn't know. Prince was and always will be the man. As a fan I am happy to be able to get this. Thank you TIME.