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Thread started 10/27/20 5:31am

JD123

Best book on Prince on the 90s and beyond

Are there any good books on Prince from the 90s onwards? I've read Matt Horne, but I found his discussion of 90s Prince disappointing. I want to know about what was actually going on in the Prince world not why the author doesn't like "Diamonds and Pearls" all that much.

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Reply #1 posted 10/27/20 6:03am

rednblue

JD123 said:

Are there any good books on Prince from the 90s onwards? I've read Matt Horne, but I found his discussion of 90s Prince disappointing. I want to know about what was actually going on in the Prince world not why the author doesn't like "Diamonds and Pearls" all that much.


Someone else will better answer your question. Books from Prince's photographers have some great information and insights. I'm guessing you are looking for more of a straight biography presentation.

As a side note, I'm sure you've noticed that there are strong opinions around here when it comes to biographers. As far as future releases go, there should be a 90's-focused book by Alex Hahn.

[Edited 10/27/20 6:04am]

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Reply #2 posted 10/27/20 6:14am

bsprout

I’ve not read it yet but I have this one lined up to read:
‘The Gold Experience: Prince in the 90s’, by Jim Walsh
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Reply #3 posted 10/27/20 6:16am

bsprout

Make that ‘Gold Experience’ (no ‘The’)
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Reply #4 posted 10/27/20 7:59am

JD123

bsprout said:

I’ve not read it yet but I have this one lined up to read: ‘The Gold Experience: Prince in the 90s’, by Jim Walsh

This looks fab, thanks!!

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Reply #5 posted 10/27/20 8:03am

JD123

rednblue said:

JD123 said:

Are there any good books on Prince from the 90s onwards? I've read Matt Horne, but I found his discussion of 90s Prince disappointing. I want to know about what was actually going on in the Prince world not why the author doesn't like "Diamonds and Pearls" all that much.


Someone else will better answer your question. Books from Prince's photographers have some great information and insights. I'm guessing you are looking for more of a straight biography presentation.

As a side note, I'm sure you've noticed that there are strong opinions around here when it comes to biographers. As far as future releases go, there should be a 90's-focused book by Alex Hahn.

[Edited 10/27/20 6:04am]

Thanks! I'll investigate the books from Prince's photographers.

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Reply #6 posted 10/27/20 8:06am

JD123

I guess one of the best ways to get insights into this period of Prince's life might just be to listen to all of the podcast interviews with those that worked with him during that period. There are a lot available now.

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Reply #7 posted 10/27/20 8:25am

laytonian

JD123 said:

Are there any good books on Prince from the 90s onwards? I've read Matt Horne, but I found his discussion of 90s Prince disappointing. I want to know about what was actually going on in the Prince world not why the author doesn't like "Diamonds and Pearls" all that much.


Steve Parke's book is excellent and full of interesting vignettes (some sad, some funny).
Of all the 90s books, I felt it gave a clearer picture of the man.

Welcome to "the org", laytonian… come bathe with me.
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Reply #8 posted 10/27/20 9:02am

JD123

laytonian said:

JD123 said:

Are there any good books on Prince from the 90s onwards? I've read Matt Horne, but I found his discussion of 90s Prince disappointing. I want to know about what was actually going on in the Prince world not why the author doesn't like "Diamonds and Pearls" all that much.


Steve Parke's book is excellent and full of interesting vignettes (some sad, some funny).
Of all the 90s books, I felt it gave a clearer picture of the man.

Great recommendation - thanks!

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Reply #9 posted 10/27/20 9:02am

rednblue

laytonian said:

JD123 said:

Are there any good books on Prince from the 90s onwards? I've read Matt Horne, but I found his discussion of 90s Prince disappointing. I want to know about what was actually going on in the Prince world not why the author doesn't like "Diamonds and Pearls" all that much.


Steve Parke's book is excellent and full of interesting vignettes (some sad, some funny).
Of all the 90s books, I felt it gave a clearer picture of the man.


Yay...that makes two votes already for awesome artist and photographer Steve Parke! Proud to say he's from my neck of the woods (Baltimore area). He introduced P to earcuffs. P loved them when he saw them. Steve's were from a friend who has a booth at the Maryland Rennaisance Festival. : )

Also highly recommend Afshin Shahidi's book.

[Edited 10/27/20 9:05am]

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Reply #10 posted 10/28/20 3:32pm

lavendardrumma
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Not fully related, but it's surprising how many of the details in these books that came out in the 90's turned out to be pretty close to accurate. They seemed so sensationalistic at the time.

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Reply #11 posted 10/29/20 12:16pm

JD123

rednblue said:

laytonian said:


Steve Parke's book is excellent and full of interesting vignettes (some sad, some funny).
Of all the 90s books, I felt it gave a clearer picture of the man.


Yay...that makes two votes already for awesome artist and photographer Steve Parke! Proud to say he's from my neck of the woods (Baltimore area). He introduced P to earcuffs. P loved them when he saw them. Steve's were from a friend who has a booth at the Maryland Rennaisance Festival. : )

Also highly recommend Afshin Shahidi's book.

[Edited 10/27/20 9:05am]

I've started reading it and I am absolutely loving it! It's a wonderful book that really captures a special side of Prince's personality.

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Reply #12 posted 10/29/20 10:44pm

rednblue

JD123 said:

rednblue said:


Yay...that makes two votes already for awesome artist and photographer Steve Parke! Proud to say he's from my neck of the woods (Baltimore area). He introduced P to earcuffs. P loved them when he saw them. Steve's were from a friend who has a booth at the Maryland Rennaisance Festival. : )

Also highly recommend Afshin Shahidi's book.

[Edited 10/27/20 9:05am]

I've started reading it and I am absolutely loving it! It's a wonderful book that really captures a special side of Prince's personality.


I also really like the way personalities come out in the stories of the two working together. So happy to hear how much you're enjoying it!

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Reply #13 posted 10/30/20 8:07am

herb4

JD123 said:

Are there any good books on Prince from the 90s onwards? I've read Matt Horne, but I found his discussion of 90s Prince disappointing. I want to know about what was actually going on in the Prince world not why the author doesn't like "Diamonds and Pearls" all that much.

Have you read Mayte's book?

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Reply #14 posted 10/30/20 2:21pm

JD123

herb4 said:



JD123 said:


Are there any good books on Prince from the 90s onwards? I've read Matt Horne, but I found his discussion of 90s Prince disappointing. I want to know about what was actually going on in the Prince world not why the author doesn't like "Diamonds and Pearls" all that much.




Have you read Mayte's book?



No, but I have it and will read it next. I’ve heard lots of good things. I was just hoping for something a bit like Per Nilsen’s book to read alongside it.
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Reply #15 posted 10/31/20 3:50am

funkbabyandthe
babysitters

I ordered the jim Walsh one

Hope it's not just endless hype and praise for that period

I like 90s prince but in many ways it's his big dumb fun period, with some exceptions of course

But it also just presents a more straightforward side of him

Which has its merits

So I'd like to read some proper evaluations of the later years
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Reply #16 posted 10/31/20 4:23pm

JD123

funkbabyandthebabysitters said:

I ordered the jim Walsh one Hope it's not just endless hype and praise for that period I like 90s prince but in many ways it's his big dumb fun period, with some exceptions of course But it also just presents a more straightforward side of him Which has its merits So I'd like to read some proper evaluations of the later years

I guess I read so much critical commentary rubbishing this period that I'd really enjoy a bit of hype and praise for a change.

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Reply #17 posted 10/31/20 4:48pm

funkbabyandthe
babysitters

I'm enjoying it si far

Cool to read about this era from the perspective of someone there in mpls
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Reply #18 posted 11/02/20 5:12am

bsprout

funkbabyandthebabysitters said:

I'm enjoying it si far

Cool to read about this era from the perspective of someone there in mpls
[Edited 10/31/20 16:48pm]

Same here...
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