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Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in Memories & Memorabilia

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The book Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in Memories & Memorabilia by Paul Sexton offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of the iconic musician's life, celebrating his groundbreaking influence on music and popular culture. Through an exquisite collection of personal memories and rare artefacts, readers are given an insightful glimpse into Prince's creative genius and enigmatic persona. This engaging narrative captures the essence of an artist who continually reinvented himself and left an indelible mark on the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the remarkable life and extraordinary career of Prince. It offers a unique glimpse into his world through personal memories and cherished memorabilia, making it a treasure trove for fans of music and pop culture.

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A beautifully illustrated biography of the artist and his music, told through the many items of facsimile memorabilia, documents, posters, and concert tickets that are reproduced on the page.

A beautifully illustrated biography of the artist and his music, told through the many items of facsimile memorabilia, documents, posters, and concert tickets that are reproduced on the page. The seductive story of the unique artist that was Prince comes to life through these fascinating and rarely seen items. Photographs of custom-built guitars, beautifully crafted clothing and rare personalized recordings are all included alongside Prince expert Paul Sexton's insightful text, which includes original interview material from people close to Prince.

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The seductive story of the unique artist that was Prince comes to life through these fascinating and rarely seen items. Photographs of custom-built guitars, beautifully crafted clothing, and rare personalised recordings are all included alongside Prince expert Paul Sexton's insightful text, which includes original interview material from people close to Prince.

Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in Memories & Memorabilia explores the life of Prince Rogers Nelson, a musical phenomenon who constantly reinvented himself throughout his long and colourful career, changing his style and even his name to keep his artistic output fresh and funky. Eccentric and flamboyant with an impressive vocal range, Prince influenced many other musicians with his trademark mix of funk, rock, and R&B. In addition to his remarkable musical output, Prince helped other performers on their path to stardom, wrote songs for a variety of artists, and even directed (and starred in) his own movies. He produced over 35 albums, including ten platinum albums, in a career that spanned five decades, with 80 million records sold worldwide.

Fans around the world mourned his untimely death in 2016.

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Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in Memories & Memorabilia by Paul Sexton is praised for its stunning illustrations and informative content. It serves as an engaging coffee-table biography that is a compelling addition for any fan of the legendary musician.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787391642

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 125 clr and b&w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 1020g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Paul Sexton is a British journalist and broadcaster who began writing for Record Mirror while still at school. He is a regular writer for the Sunday Times, Billboard, Music Week and more. He has written and produced documentaries for the BBC, Virgin and Emirates. His successful BBC Radio 2 documentary Prince And Me featured contributions from Andre Cymone, Susannah Melvoin, Beverley Knight, Suzanne Vega and more.

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