Book lover's and book collector's will rejoice! This will be a must have for my book collection.

EmmaMcG said:

TwiliteKid said:

No, it really isn't.

What would have to be included for you to justify spending 75 quid on a book?

We're talking about dollars, not pounds - but, next time you're in a book store, have a look at the art/photography section. This is not unusal for that sort of thing - Taschen books are often $200 or more! If they do this right, on high quality stock and binding $75 is not out of line at all.

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pinkcashmere23 said:

I love the 21 Nights book so I'm interested in seeing what this will be like. Thanks Latin!

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Never liked that book.

It's cheesy and kitschy.

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Not was very fond of him as a photographer.

She's too clean and polished. Too photoshop-ish.

She somehow misses out on the rock side of popstar Prince if you ask me.

Prince looks like a bling bling glam R'nB star, that never goes to the loo.

Maybe it IS what he wante to be understood and look like.

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Honest, i never like that era (imho of course).

Peace to those who do like it.

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TwiliteKid said:

EmmaMcG said:

TwiliteKid said: What would have to be included for you to justify spending 75 quid on a book?

We're talking about dollars, not pounds - but, next time you're in a book store, have a look at the art/photography section. This is not unusal for that sort of thing - Taschen books are often $200 or more! If they do this right, on high quality stock and binding $75 is not out of line at all.

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Correct.

Taschen books are know for being NOT expensive.

(They do have limited editions that are pricy. But they are VERY limited.)

They have many books on pop and rock artists and music in general.

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I have a Andy Summers photo book of The Police on tour, costs like 30 EURO.

A big and thick David Bowie picture book, coast the same.

A thick heavy book of Andy Warhol's pictures of pop and rock and other stars, same price.

etc...

Basically all their books are absolutely affordable.

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TwiliteKid said:

TwiliteKid said:

EmmaMcG said:

TwiliteKid said:

We're talking about dollars, not pounds - but, next time you're in a book store, have a look at the art/photography section. This is not unusal for that sort of thing - Taschen books are often $200 or more! If they do this right, on high quality stock and binding $75 is not out of line at all.

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Who said anything about pounds???

Isn't quid slang for pounds?

TwiliteKid said:

EmmaMcG said:

EmmaMcG said:

TwiliteKid said:

Isn't quid slang for pounds?

Not in Ireland it isn't. We don't use pounds.

You don't use dollars either. Are you trying to be difficult? The point is that $75 price tag will be adjusted for pounds/euros/insert currency here.

TwiliteKid said:

EmmaMcG said:

TwiliteKid said:

You don't use dollars either. Are you trying to be difficult? The point is that $75 price tag will be adjusted for pounds/euros/insert currency here.

You're asking if I'm trying to be difficult yet you were the one who started talking to me. No, I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm pointing out that spending 75 dollars, which equals about 65 euro if you do a direct translation, although in Ireland we generally have to pay more for everything so if its 75 dollars, chances are shops here will charge 75 euro, is insane. It's essentially going to be a book of photographs of Prince. 75 dollars/euro/pound/whatever is a ridiculous asking price for what's on offer. Even if it's more than just pictures, the price is crazy. Like, seriously, what do people get out of looking at pictures of Prince? And even if you do get something out of it, there's thousands of pictures of him online. Print them out and put them in a scrapbook. Save yourself some cash.

You posted in a discussion forum and received a response. Imagine that.

Your personal feelings about the need for/value of this sort of thing don't really matter (truth be told, I'm not one for looking at photos of Prince either) - but your intial statement was that the price was insane. I was simply trying to offer some perspective by pointing out that many art/photography books are close to, if not more, expensive.

TwiliteKid said:

Pre-ordered & ready............

ChocolateBox3121 said:

EmmaMcG said:

ChocolateBox3121 said:

Pre-ordered & ready.......

I would have put good money on that.

You guys are gagging over the price, but I just bought Norman Seeff's (huge) coffee table photography book of all Joni Mitchell. The List Price is also $75.00 but it is on sale for $46 currently on Amazon.

NorthC said:

EmmaMcG said:

I would have put good money on that.

If you'd put $75 on it, you'd have a book for free!

EmmaMcG said:

TwiliteKid said:

You don't use dollars either. Are you trying to be difficult? The point is that $75 price tag will be adjusted for pounds/euros/insert currency here.

You're asking if I'm trying to be difficult yet you were the one who started talking to me. No, I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm pointing out that spending 75 dollars, which equals about 65 euro if you do a direct translation, although in Ireland we generally have to pay more for everything so if its 75 dollars, chances are shops here will charge 75 euro, is insane. It's essentially going to be a book of photographs of Prince. 75 dollars/euro/pound/whatever is a ridiculous asking price for what's on offer. Even if it's more than just pictures, the price is crazy. Like, seriously, what do people get out of looking at pictures of Prince? And even if you do get something out of it, there's thousands of pictures of him online. Print them out and put them in a scrapbook. Save yourself some cash.

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dodger said:

EmmaMcG said:

TwiliteKid said: You're asking if I'm trying to be difficult yet you were the one who started talking to me. No, I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm pointing out that spending 75 dollars, which equals about 65 euro if you do a direct translation, although in Ireland we generally have to pay more for everything so if its 75 dollars, chances are shops here will charge 75 euro, is insane. It's essentially going to be a book of photographs of Prince. 75 dollars/euro/pound/whatever is a ridiculous asking price for what's on offer. Even if it's more than just pictures, the price is crazy. Like, seriously, what do people get out of looking at pictures of Prince? And even if you do get something out of it, there's thousands of pictures of him online. Print them out and put them in a scrapbook. Save yourself some cash.

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That's much better than filling up one laptop after another!

EmmaMcG said:

TwiliteKid said:

You don't use dollars either. Are you trying to be difficult? The point is that $75 price tag will be adjusted for pounds/euros/insert currency here.

You're asking if I'm trying to be difficult yet you were the one who started talking to me. No, I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm pointing out that spending 75 dollars, which equals about 65 euro if you do a direct translation, although in Ireland we generally have to pay more for everything so if its 75 dollars, chances are shops here will charge 75 euro, is insane. It's essentially going to be a book of photographs of Prince. 75 dollars/euro/pound/whatever is a ridiculous asking price for what's on offer. Even if it's more than just pictures, the price is crazy. Like, seriously, what do people get out of looking at pictures of Prince? And even if you do get something out of it, there's thousands of pictures of him online. Print them out and put them in a scrapbook. Save yourself some cash.

I could not agree more! There are already tons of photos of Prince out there, I myself have books, DVDs, videos, magazines, etc! What you said makes great common sense.

iZsaZsa said:

dodger said:

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That's much better than filling up one laptop after another!

No doubt. I used to love scrapbooks. I was a master with a Pritt-Stick

Cinny said:

You guys are gagging over the price, but I just bought Norman Seeff's (huge) coffee table photography book of all Joni Mitchell. The List Price is also $75.00 but it is on sale for $46 currently on Amazon.

I think 75$ could be a fair price if the size and quality of the book is good but keep in mind that Afshin Shahidi´s , Allen Beaulieu´s and Steve Parke´s books all cost less than 30 $ so there´s that.

And they are great books for what they are, especially Allen´s book.

So we just have to wait and see if Randee´s book is worth 75 $.

I´ve bought books that cost more but they were really huge coffetable books.

I have worked with Randee and she is a sweet lady. She truly misses him and it's not about money with her.....if Prince released you sheep would eat it up

sirweasel said:

I have worked with Randee and she is a sweet lady. She truly misses him and it's not about money with her.....if Prince released you sheep would eat it up

You're new around here, huh?

i rather spend $$ on either 50 pgs of memoir or official release of any of P&M shows

sirweasel said:

I have worked with Randee and she is a sweet lady. She truly misses him and it's not about money with her.....if Prince released you sheep would eat it up

Calm down, Beyonce. No one is saying Randee isn't a great gal. We have no reason to believe otherwise. But $75 is a lot for a damn photo book, I don't care who's putting it together or what's in it. Any artist can't price themselves right out of a market or try to bilk fans from twice what comparable books have been priced at (even autographed copies).

You've been on the Org for 13 years and you've forgotten that Prince has released plenty and fans here had more than enough to say about it (read: Crystal Ball 5-CD set, BRR jackets, NPGMC releases).

This thread is cracking me up. Now there is a weasel named Beyonce on here calling fans sheep.