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Prince: A Private View

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Now a New York Times bestseller!Featuring a foreword by Beyoncé Knowles- Carter.Afshin Shahidi met Prince in 1993 and soon became his cinematographer and later one of the only people allowed to photograph him. He collaborated with Prince longer than any other photographer. Afshin was the only photographer allowed to shoot the legendary 3121 private parties in Los Angeles that became the most sought after invitations in Hollywood; some of those photos are included in this book. Prince: A Private View compiles photographer Afshin Shahidi’s work into a journey through Prince's extraordinary life. With never-before-seen photos, it is the ultimate collection of shots of Prince. Brief, but complete and rich, stories about Shahidi and Prince’s collaboration and time together are alternately incisive, personal, and even funny. Read more


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    • Best prince photos
Great book a private glimpse into Prince’s life ! Great photos
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 22, 2022 by Michelle Bement
    • Are you willing to do the work?
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The One Nite Alone time period from roughly 2001-2003 is my favorite time period from Prince. My favorite albums that go #1 and #2 for me are One Nite Alone Piano and Voice and The Rainbow Children. I have spent COUNTLESS HOURS and coins collecting every single artifact from this time period…like thousands of dollars of buying vinyl, art, and media, and dozens upon dozens of boots from this time. So you can imagine my EXTREME EXCITEMENT knowing that Afshin Shahidi was the official photographer of this time period and knowing he was putting out a book. This was MY BOOK that I pre-ordered as soon as it was announced! I even spent a good chunk of money on his Prince in Hawaii book as well because it was fringe my time period. I was avoiding spoilers left and right that were being posted to social media. I wanted my experience to be a shock with each turn of the page…an emotional experience….a cathartic experience…a “Princely” experience. NO SPOILERS I WANT TO HAVE REACTIONS WITH EACH TURN OF THE PAGE! I had plans…for 8 months…I would create environment, candles, incense from Salish Winds, his preferred incense place, wine, my favorite album One Nite Alone playing in the background…Salish winds essential oils in my bath even. THIS WAS ABOUT TO BE A TRUE PRINCE EXPERIENCE. I read the book by candlelight. I cannot tell you how much of a special experience this was. I laughed….I didn’t cry…but what I felt the most was MOTIVATION. I’d had a rough day at work, and was actually considering waiting until I had a less stressful day so I could be fully present in this experience I’d planned for 8 months, but I’m glad I just did it. I jokingly call Prince my “Fairy God Boyfriend” or my “Professor” but this book…solidified him as my Professor. Strong feelings of “I am not doing enough” and “it’s 100% okay to have high standards of performance and not feel bad about that” and “just because ‘society’ has a lower bar of acceptability…and you know your own bar is higher than that, doesn’t mean you can relax. Perform at YOUR level of standard no matter what.” Where before I was nervous about this book because it covered my favorite era and of course Prince is beautiful…it wasn’t about that at all…for me it was a kick in the butt to get busy..not living, but WORKING. He spent his whole life WORKING without compromise…."Get on the boat" or get left. Having that kind of work ethic is okay. Never be ashamed about that. WORK. I am soooo soooo motivated now….you only get one life. You only get one first time….so make the most of it. Never skimp on opportunities to live. Always “do the most”. You deserve nothing less that that…and you should never expect anything less than the best. Thank you Afshin for conveying this as a witness to his genius. And thank you Professor Nelson, for providing this example. Are YOU willing to do the work? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 25, 2017 by K. Williams
    • With Prince being soooo private, it's cool to have some pictures that rare for a collector
As a huge Prince fan, it is nice to have something so rare to own. 2 thumbs up
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 3, 2022 by L. S. Tanner
    • Excellent photography
I liked the quality and the contents. Part of the never-ending Prince collection.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 17, 2022 by Bonita Shaw
    • Beautiful pictures!
Beautiful pictures of the beautiful one! Rip!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 6, 2022 by michael merritt
    • I've waited 8 years for this!
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Review Image by Ms.Ann
I just received my book today & I have been wanting to get it since 2013 but couldn't afford it! But it was well worth the wait. I couldn't be more pleased! I was tempted to not even open it up, but decided to go ahead. I will cherish this book always. Signed, A forever Prince fan
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 24, 2021 by Ms.Ann
    • Personal view
This book provided a very personal view into the life of Prince and the sadness he felt in his life was depicted by the pictures within. Any fan of Princes needs to own this book. Beautiful pictures of Prince and it made me feel like I was right there looking at all the fantastic closeups. Super happy with my purchase. Everything I thought it would be. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 16, 2021 by Cathy Spears
    • Prince: A Private View is a Work of Art
If you're reading this the answer is YES...this is the book you want to own. I knew the photos would be stunning. What I didn't expect was Afshin's poignant, beautifully written memories of Prince. I'll cherish these as much as his photos because together they reveal Prince...the man. And that's a beautiful portrait. In a few photos of Prince and Manuela in unguarded moments, Afshin captures Prince's tenderness. And yet, these shots are never voyeuristic. I get a sense of being invited in, as Prince clearly invited Afshin in. Then there are the iconic shots and private party montages! Could we ask for more? Yes - I still love books and this one is a work of art...the choice and quality of the photos, the layout, and the book jacket with it's lovely sheen and embossed print. And then there's the photo of Prince on the back jacket. There could not have been a more perfect choice...so bittersweet. It gets me every single time I see it...a fond farewell. In the intro Afshin says he wanted to "honor the memory of a man who gave his heart and soul to so many people". He's accomplished that and so much more. Thank you, Afshin. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 30, 2017 by Nikki Giannini

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