Prince: Icon
13500
Prince: Icon
13500
This sumptuous and luxuriously produced volume gathers portraits, album covers, photographs of performances and rehearsals, rarely seen private moments, and candid snapshots of Prince, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of his generation. This collection from ACC Art Books & Iconic Images - publishers of the bestselling book Bowie: Icon - was curated in consultation with Steven Parke, and its impact is both powerful, and inspiring. With images by renowned and little-known photographers from around the world, close friends, and colleagues, the result is the most opulent visual anthology of Prince that has ever been published. Accompanying personal essays and reflections offer unprecedented insight into what he was like: from memories of the earliest days in Minneapolis to touring the world, each contributor shares their memories and experiences of working with - and knowing - this legendary artist. SELLING POINTS: . The most significant collection of Prince images ever assembled . Impeccably printed, sumptuously designed, large format hardback book from the publisher of the bestselling book Bowie: Icon . Top photographers, iconic images, wonderful surprises 110 colour, 130 b/w illustrations
": ""This beautifully curated book is the most significant collection of Prince images ever assembled by top photographers."" ""...the book does not just focus on Prince’s best known looks, but creates a sense of the man himself, and all the elements that afford him ‘icon’ status during his decades-long career..""" - Digital Camera Magazine
"""We think we've seen it all when it comes to Prince . The kohl-lined gaze, the swaying around the microphone stand, the flamboyant costumes. To see the man beyond the stage icon, a new book of photographs offers a new perspective. Prince: Icon, published by ACC Art Books, brings together more than 180 rare shots of this music legend who remained mysterious and elusive despite the spotlight."" ""Rare and Striking photos...""" - Vanity Fair France
"""A New Prince Photography Book Cements His Status as an ‘Icon’— And It’s Already a Bestseller"" ""Prince‘s legacy continues to live on through his music, and now a new book about the late artist will reassert his icon status through a “significant collection” of photos. Fans may have just celebrated the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain by streaming the album, watching the movie and flipping through the collectible book, but the celebration continues on with the latest book Prince: Icon.""" - Billboard
"Curated with the help of photographer and longtime Prince confidante Steve Parke, the coffee table tome features more than 100 pages of candid photos, album covers and backstage snaps taken by the High Priest of Pop’s nearest and dearest. There are a lot of private, intimate moments here that give invaluable insight into the man beneath the purple bell bottoms." - Vera Magazine
"The illustrated book “Prince: Icon” demonstrates the versatility of the musician Prince." - Rolling Stone Germany
"In Prince: Icon, the new book published by ACC Art Books that captures the musician’s legacy in unique and candid images and testimonies, Stacia Lang reveals the delights of working with one of the most impactful, legendary and prestigious names of all time." - Vogue Portugal
Segment on the BBC's 'One Show' - BBC
Fox News interview with Steve Parke - Fox News
"Speaking of photo books, “Prince: Icon” (ACC Art Books, $75) is the Purple coffee-table showpiece fans have been waiting for." - The Star Tribune
Prince: Icon was featued on The Space's Instagram page. - The Space
"""Prince was one of the most stylish performers of all time – now his legacy is preserved in the most significant collection of his images ever assembled."" ""...Prince: Icon is a sumptuous and luxuriously produced volume gathering together portraits, album covers, photographs of performances and rehearsals, rarely seen private moments, and candid snapshots of Prince.""" - Arts & Collections Magazine
Details
ISBN13: 9781788841818
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 264
Edition:
Publication Date:
Publisher: ACC Art Books
Publication City, Country: Woodbridge, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 325(H)x285(L)2625
Weight (gm): 2625
Author Biography
Reviews
"Rarely seen photos of legendary artist Prince." - WGN Chicago": ""This beautifully curated book is the most significant collection of Prince images ever assembled by top photographers."" ""...the book does not just focus on Prince’s best known looks, but creates a sense of the man himself, and all the elements that afford him ‘icon’ status during his decades-long career..""" - Digital Camera Magazine
"""We think we've seen it all when it comes to Prince . The kohl-lined gaze, the swaying around the microphone stand, the flamboyant costumes. To see the man beyond the stage icon, a new book of photographs offers a new perspective. Prince: Icon, published by ACC Art Books, brings together more than 180 rare shots of this music legend who remained mysterious and elusive despite the spotlight."" ""Rare and Striking photos...""" - Vanity Fair France
"""A New Prince Photography Book Cements His Status as an ‘Icon’— And It’s Already a Bestseller"" ""Prince‘s legacy continues to live on through his music, and now a new book about the late artist will reassert his icon status through a “significant collection” of photos. Fans may have just celebrated the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain by streaming the album, watching the movie and flipping through the collectible book, but the celebration continues on with the latest book Prince: Icon.""" - Billboard
"Curated with the help of photographer and longtime Prince confidante Steve Parke, the coffee table tome features more than 100 pages of candid photos, album covers and backstage snaps taken by the High Priest of Pop’s nearest and dearest. There are a lot of private, intimate moments here that give invaluable insight into the man beneath the purple bell bottoms." - Vera Magazine
"The illustrated book “Prince: Icon” demonstrates the versatility of the musician Prince." - Rolling Stone Germany
"In Prince: Icon, the new book published by ACC Art Books that captures the musician’s legacy in unique and candid images and testimonies, Stacia Lang reveals the delights of working with one of the most impactful, legendary and prestigious names of all time." - Vogue Portugal
Segment on the BBC's 'One Show' - BBC
Fox News interview with Steve Parke - Fox News
"Speaking of photo books, “Prince: Icon” (ACC Art Books, $75) is the Purple coffee-table showpiece fans have been waiting for." - The Star Tribune
Prince: Icon was featued on The Space's Instagram page. - The Space
"""Prince was one of the most stylish performers of all time – now his legacy is preserved in the most significant collection of his images ever assembled."" ""...Prince: Icon is a sumptuous and luxuriously produced volume gathering together portraits, album covers, photographs of performances and rehearsals, rarely seen private moments, and candid snapshots of Prince.""" - Arts & Collections Magazine