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.

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.

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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!!

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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!

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?

herb4 said:

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.

funkbabyandthebabysitters said: