With a brand-new introduction and chapter that cover the last five years of Princes life and work and his untimely death in April 2016.In his three decades of recording; Prince had nearly thirty albums hit the Billboard Top 100. He is the only artist since the Beatles to have a number-one song; movie; and single at the same time. Princes trajectorymdash;from a teenage unknown in Minneapolis to an idol and Rock and Roll Hall of Famermdash;won him millions of adoring fans the world over. Prince is the first book to give full treatment to his thirty-five-year career. Acclaimed music journalist Ronin Ro traces Princes rise from anonymity in the late 70s; to his catapult to stardom in the 80s; to his reemergence in the twenty-first century as an artistic icon. Ro expertly chronicles his music and career; showing how Prince and his albums helped define and inspire a generation. Along the way; Prince confronted labels; fostered other young talents; and took ownership of his music; making a profound mark on the entertainment industry and pop culture.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. John Singer Sargent in context...By L. BrannelNot much biographical information on John Singer Sargent so this is a welcome addition. While the focus is on the single painting of the Boit sisters. the text puts the painting into a social and art history context. Entertaining and informative read. Even the story of what happened to the sitters in adult life is compelling. Certainly the life of the artist and the sitters in Paris and America is a delight to discover.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Exemplary!By runnrdadI cant really put into words how wonderful this book is! I am fortunate to be able to visit the MFA on a regular basis. and this book has increased my admiration and love for this painting in so many ways. The manner in which the author puts into context the family. the times. and the artist should be a model for all art historians to follow. Her small work on Childe Hassams "At Dusk" is also written with the same beautiful style.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Worthwhile read. still a mystery...By Suzanne N BrunoI have always loved this painting and was pleased to learn all I could about it. The author was extremely thorough with her research. left no stone unturned and delivered a worthwhile read. I finished the book knowing more and still haunted by the unanswered questions surrounding the painting.
