21 Nights | 
| Author: Prince
Creator: Randee St. Nicholas
Publisher: Atria Books
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Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 744
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Har/Com
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.2
Dimensions (in): 13.9 x 9.9 x 1.2
ISBN: 1416554440
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.66092
EAN: 9781416554448
ASIN: 1416554440
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
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Product Description
21 Nights--a first book by Prince and celebrated photographer Randee St. Nicholas is a stunning multimedia volume offering a rare glimpse into the life, lyrics and mystique of one of the most notable and prolific musicians of our time. This beautifully designed photographic essay flows from Prince's sensational, unprecedented, record-breaking, sold-out 21 concerts in 21 Nights at London's 02 Arena in 2007. Giving insight into his dueling worlds of performance and solitude, 21 Nights incorporates Prince's evocative poetry and lyrics to new songs and other selections, and 124 full-color, sumptuous never-before-published images by Randee St. Nicholas. As part of the multi-dimensional experience, it will also include "Indigo Night," a CD--available only with the book--capturing Prince's after-hours, live after-show sessions--rare and profound moments of musical genius.
21 Nights takes the reader from the passenger seat of a limousine zipping through the streets of London to his sleeping quarters in a luxury hotel. In between we see him and his phenomenal band of musicians, singers and dancers backstage in the make up room to onstage, bathed in purple lights and a fog of gray smoke. Like a movie-in-a-book, readers are taken on his journey from London to Prague, in a style that takes glam rock to a new level.
Then there is poetry and lyrics that reveal the heart and soul of Prince--in addition to his incomparable talent. Going beyond the catchy hook, he expresses himself on everything from the destructive forces of war, greed and superficiality the life giving energy of love, beauty, and--of course--music.
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 I'm not sure I understand..... October 2, 2008
M. Perry
45 out of 52 found this review helpful
I own everything Prince has ever released, from For You to 21 Nights, (including a lot of "other" stuff). Unfortunately, I am still a sucker for everything this man releases, and rush out to buy his new music, hoping new inspiration has found the once and future king.
And while ordinarily I find it hilarious that hundreds of people rush to review a new release in the first day of its release, as if they can really absorb new music that fast, in some ways, I consider this a rehash of the past, (again due to "other" releases).
Where to begin? Well since I primarily bought this for the music, let me start there. The recording itself is magnificent. The band is super tight, and jamming as always.
But the song selection leaves SO MUCH to be desired, I just don't understand who Prince is trying to please with this release. And while I know the other hard core fans will rush to his defense, slam this review and say that this release is for the TRUE FANS, I'm here to tell you, I fit the mold of a true fan, and unfortunately this just doesn't hit the mark. Many of the jams sound great on their own, but packaged together for 77 minutes, they just wander aimlessly.
And another thing, I love that Prince tries to support other artists, but official live Prince CDs are not exactly rolling off the shelves these days. That being the case, did we really need TWO Shelby songs, a Beverly Knight song, a useless souless salsa song called Indigo Nights, and a hiliarously misguided sermon talking about how everyone wants to take his picture. He actually says it's to the point that he can't leave his house anymore. Prince, your sermon came as part of a PICTURE BOOK!!!!!!
Speaking of the picture book, there are a number of beautiful shots. But at least half of the 256 pages are useless. Shots of empty streets, shots of hotel room doors, shots of maids cleaning up, etc... Where are the shots of Prince and band playing live? Isn't this a celebration of 21 nights in London? Back to my title, I'm not sure I understand the point of this release.
I know I will get slammed by the "true" Prince fans who believe the man can do no wrong. And that's O.K. if you feel the need to stick up for your hero, go right ahead. Just know that Prince is one of my musical heroes too. But with 5 of his last 6 releases now being filled with material that is almost laughably bad, I've finally felt the need to write a review.
Prince is an absolute musical genius, and one of the most important musicians to ever grace this planet. But right now I truly believe he is his own worst enemy. Spending all that time filing law suits, taking down web sites, not communicating with the fans, and worst of all, releasing sub par material.
Prince, this sucker will continue to buy everything you release because you've earned that respect from me. I just hope you will return the respect by making your music magical once again some time soon.
 4 the Tears In My Eyes are crying....... October 1, 2008
M. A Levi (The City, Baby)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is a great book with beautiful photographs by Randee St. Nichols, but the true true gem here is Prince's live disc called "Indiogo Nights." If you have ever experienced Prince live in the last five years - this disc is 5 times better.
I was dancing and jammin' and grooving to the whole thing, and was just amazed by the instrumentation of the NPG.
I can't even explain what he does to Alphabet Street and All the Critics Love U In London. I honestly listened to the first five songs three times before I went on to the rest of the disc. I wanted to jump ahead to see how the rest of the cd compared but the groove and vibe was just 2 funky.
I must admit, the CD and the exceptional pictures in the book, along with all my memories of great Prince concerts through the years actually brought a tear to my eye.
Prince. Still got it after all these years!!!!
 21 NIGHTS BY PRINCE October 2, 2008
R. ATKINS
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I AM TRULY A PRINCE FAN. WHEN I SAW THE BOOK I IMMEDIATELY PUT IN MY ORDER, I RECEIVED THE BOOK YESTERDAY AND AM TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED. I'LL KEEP THE BOOK BECAUSE IT IS PRINCE, BUT WHO NEEDS TO SEE PICTURES OF A CITY, THAT PRETTY MUCH LOOKS LIKE ANY OTHER CITY IF TAKEN BY THE RIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER. THERE WASN'T EVEN GOOD PICTURES OF HIM. TRULY A WASTE OF MONEY..
ROBIN, NWK., NJ
Huge Disappointment October 2, 2008
James Alan Cole
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
I've been a Prince fan for almost 30 years, but this book and cd are disappointing. All the photos in the book are staged, with the exception of a few concert pictures.
If you consider the book nothing more than a glorified CD booklet, then you won't be disappointed.
As for the CD inside, it's only for the die-hard Prince fan. We all know that he's a talented musician, but the song choices for this live CD are pretty boring.
Save your money and wait for his next studio album!
So very disappointing October 1, 2008
K. Simpson (USA)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I consider myself to be a true, long time, die-hard Prince fanatic. I did not hesitate to order the book and was so excited when my book was delivered yesterday. I was VERY, VERY, disappointed.
Did I really need to see so many shots of empty streets, hotel rooms, airport runways? Such a beautifully made book with so little to offer a true Prince fan. This was just an advertisement for designers, just a bound magazine. I feel taken advantage of. What an absolute rip-off. I am so disappointed that I did not even try to listen to the cd yet. I hope that when I do listen to the cd, my spirits are lifted.
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