{"product_id":"nothing-compares-2-u-an-oral-history-of-prince-hardcover","title":"Nothing Compares 2 U: An Oral History of Prince - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTouré\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSusannah Melvoin\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe real Prince in the words of those who knew him best--from award-winning author Touré.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"...one of the rare oral histories I'd recommend as an introduction to its subject. The author's interview skills and his trusted status in the Prince orbit mean that his book--based on decades of interviews--is full of revealing insights into Prince's life and work.\"--Jay Gabler, \u003ci\u003eThe Current\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eNothing Compares 2\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eU\u003c\/i\u003e is an oral history built from years of interviews with dozens of people who were in Prince's inner circle--from childhood friends to band members to girlfriends to managers to engineers to photographers, and more--all providing unique insights into the man and the musician. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This revelatory book is a deeply personal and candid discussion of who Prince really was emotionally, professionally, and romantically. It tackles subjects never-before-discussed, including Prince's multiple personalities, his romantic relationships, his traumatic childhood and how it propelled him into his music career, and how he found the inspiration for some of his most important songs, including \"Purple Rain,\" \"Starfish and Coffee,\" and the unheard \"Wally.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eNothing Compares 2 U\u003c\/i\u003e paints the most complete picture yet written of the most important and most mysterious artist of his time.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTouré is an author who has published six books, including \u003ci\u003eI Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became an Icon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWho's Afraid of Post-Blackness?: What It Means to Be Black Now\u003c\/i\u003e, a\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book. He was a TV host at MSNBC, MTV, and BET, and a correspondent at CNN. He hosts the podcast \u003ci\u003eTouré Show\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other publications. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children. Follow his Instagram @Toure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.05 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 24, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767951720736,"sku":"9781642939187","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9c3db12e3888712bceaff4a955427cbe.webp?v=1780321364","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/nothing-compares-2-u-an-oral-history-of-prince-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}