Farfunknugin said:

I bought the purple rain era one & wondered if the updated version is worth seeking out, I’d rather not buy the same book twice.

I don't know, but this threat is about his new book:

Prince and the Parade and Sign "O" the Times Era Studio Sessions: 1985 and 1986 (Prince Studio Sessions)

Farfunknugin said:

LoveGalore said:

Farfunknugin said:

I bought the purple rain era one & wondered if the updated version is worth seeking out, I’d rather not buy the same book twice.

How in the world would a book about 1983-1984 be the same book as 1985-1986?

He's talking about the expanded Purple Rain paperback.

soladeo1 said:

His stuff is simply vital for Prince fans. Jaw-dropping in it’s research and curation.

Will download and to see if things have been left out. Maybe buy later.

Jerky said:

Ordered it too. I would have thought, seeing as Duane works for The Estate, that the Pardade Super Deluxe would be a perfect accompaniment to his new book. That way we’d have Sign and Parade outtakes to enjoy while we read about the era. Makes total sense. But according to latest rumours it’ll be Diamonds & Pearls. Oh well.

He doesn't work for the estate anymore than Jill Jones, The Revolution, Cat, or Levi do. He was a contract-for-hire consultant on a project or two.

LoveGalore said:

Jerky said:

Ordered it too. I would have thought, seeing as Duane works for The Estate, that the Pardade Super Deluxe would be a perfect accompaniment to his new book. That way we’d have Sign and Parade outtakes to enjoy while we read about the era. Makes total sense. But according to latest rumours it’ll be Diamonds & Pearls. Oh well.

He doesn't work for the estate anymore than Jill Jones, The Revolution, Cat, or Levi do. He was a contract-for-hire consultant on a project or two.

Duane is an official archival researcher for the estate. That's his "day job," and the Studio Sessions books are his passion project/side gig. He keeps both jobs separate; the books aren't coordinated with the estate's music releases, as some had hoped they would be. He explained this in his YouTube Q&A on Sunday.

I ordered two signed copies of the upcoming book: one for me, and one for my sister, who's the person that got me into Prince. <3

it's unfortunate that the estate doesn't have any interest in contributing/helping duane make the book even more filled out and complete (even though i'm sure it's mostly there as-is)

which is to say that, based on my understanding of his words during that recent interview, if there's something he's only aware of due to estate-provided vault access for his work in the official releases, he won't (can't, more likely) include it in the book unless that same info is given to him through his independent research.

which tells me they really have no interest in doing justice in an academic sense to the amount of recordings present, regardless of what documentation they may be keeping in-house.

bluefish said:

LoveGalore said:

He doesn't work for the estate anymore than Jill Jones, The Revolution, Cat, or Levi do. He was a contract-for-hire consultant on a project or two.

Duane is an official archival researcher for the estate. That's his "day job," and the Studio Sessions books are his passion project/side gig. He keeps both jobs separate; the books aren't coordinated with the estate's music releases, as some had hoped they would be. He explained this in his YouTube Q&A on Sunday.

I ordered two signed copies of the upcoming book: one for me, and one for my sister, who's the person that got me into Prince. <3

Ah ha! Thanks for the correction. Good to know going forward. I dig his tireless work so I'm into it.

lustmealways said:

it's unfortunate that the estate doesn't have any interest in contributing/helping duane make the book even more filled out and complete (even though i'm sure it's mostly there as-is)

which is to say that, based on my understanding of his words during that recent interview, if there's something he's only aware of due to estate-provided vault access for his work in the official releases, he won't (can't, more likely) include it in the book unless that same info is given to him through his independent research.

which tells me they really have no interest in doing justice in an academic sense to the amount of recordings present, regardless of what documentation they may be keeping in-house.

This is really unfortunate, and it honestly makes me a bit upset, but I suppose it's how things have to be.

purplethunder3121 said:

LoveGalore said:

Farfunknugin said: How in the world would a book about 1983-1984 be the same book as 1985-1986?

He's talking about the expanded Purple Rain paperback.

Yep,

so no one can answer a simple question anymore without it derailing a thread? pathetic

Farfunknugin said:

no the thread was not derailed and no the question was not bizarre

in reality, you both are complaining about inconsequential shit

and, in me making this post, i too am complaining about inconsequential shit.

to answer the question, no the expanded version isn't worth paying for another copy if you already have one. just do some searching here and try to glean the few updates there were off this site.

lustmealways said:

lustmealways said:

LoveGalore said:

lustmealways said:

no the thread was not derailed and no the question was not bizarre

in reality, you both are complaining about inconsequential shit

and, in me making this post, i too am complaining about inconsequential shit.

to answer the question, no the expanded version isn't worth paying for another copy if you already have one. just do some searching here and try to glean the few updates there were off this site.

I'll have them take Schoolyard off D&P SDE if you defy me again.

Why don't you just get out the teacher's paddle?

purplethunder3121 said:

Has anybody successfully received the promised first chapter after signing up for it to be emailed to you? It's been days and I still don't have it.

Musze said:

Has anybody successfully received the promised first chapter after signing up for it to be emailed to you? It's been days and I still don't have it.

Yes, I received the download link instantly.

Musze said:

Has anybody successfully received the promised first chapter after signing up for it to be emailed to you? It's been days and I still don't have it.

All you have to do is download it from Duane's website. I just did it. It's 43 pages.

As Duane is now 'tainted', I am in doubt...

udo said:

I won't miss this one.

So...is this threat not...about his new book...Parade and Sign era studio sessions which will be released in summer and can be pre-ordered ?

purplethunder3121 said:

I just left his website...700 pages!

Can't wait...downloading now.