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I alwayz loved this picture.

Red is a perfect color for him. He seems to be in deep thought.

Interesting...

There's nothing like having a book named "1975-1995" spanning 20 years with a cover picture taken well past 2003!

There is another one that is titled "The Prince Chronicles". it was supposed to be released in March,but they did'nt have a picture of it.
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I've got them all. I don't wanna SEE another one.

IMO the only book you need is "The Vault" which was published by Uptown in 2004.

This truely is the bible for a Prince fan and covers pretty much everything he has done during his career up to the publication date.

tc012009 said:

That´s true but, let´s be honest here, as much as I respect the Uptown crew for their meticulous work ethic and attention for details, a lot of "non-Uptown" publications are a nice addition and sometimes even a very interesting read, which can not really be said about The Vault. The Vault is good for reference but books like DMSR by Uptown staff member Per Nielsen or the excellent but out of print " A Pop Life" by Dave Hill do not only contain interesting info but are also a highly enjoyable read.
I appreciate the fact that there are lots of books to choose from.

Another interesting book is Jon Bream´s "Inside the Purple Reign" but that is unfortunately also out of print, and Prince bought the rights for it.

I really want that Prince in Hawaii book, it is on my Purple list
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I would love to get ahold of a copy of The Vault,but those that have it are not letting go of them,and when they do, they want lots of $$$ to get it go.

EmeraldSkies said:

Its one of my most prized Prince related possessions.

I wish I hadn't of been out of the loop when this was made available,along with other things.

This looks like a book I can sink my teeth into. Cheesy cover, but I'll give it a look when it comes out.


Synopsis
Offering an inside look into the multigenerational career of a funk-pop superstar, this definitive, exciting study of Prince’s musical catalog grants behind-the-scenes access to the writing and recording details behind such massively successful albums as 1999, Diamonds and Pearls, and Purple Rain. From the Purple One’s preteen mastery of the piano and guitar to his proficiency with 31 musical instruments at the time of his record deal—when he was merely 19—and proceeding through the 1980s when he was one of the biggest stars on the planet, this retrospective features interviews with former band members, studio engineers, and childhood friends to form the most complete document of Prince’s creative endeavors to date. The full stories behind such hit songs as “Little Red Corvette,” “When Doves Cry,” and “Kiss” are included, plus additional facts to help round out this fascinating exploration into the exciting, influential, and sexualized hybrid of rock, pop, and funk that can be exclusively attributed to the artist known as Prince.


Biography
Jake Brown is the owner of the hard rock label Versailles Records and the author of more than a dozen books, including Dr. Dre in the Studio; Ready to Die: The Story of Biggie Smalls (Notorious B.I.G.); Red Hot Chili Peppers: In the Studio; and Suge Knight: The Rise, Fall and Rise of Death Row Records. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

EmeraldSkies said:

It's also on Amazom.co.uk for £13.05