21 Nights

Prince, Randee St. Nicholas

Simon & Schuster, 2008 - Biography & Autobiography - 256 pages

This beautifully designed photographic essay flows from Prince's sensational, unprecedented, record-breaking, sold-out 21 concerts in 21 nights at London's O2 Arena in 2007. Juxtaposing his dueling worlds of music and solitude, it will incorporate Prince's evocative poetry and lyrics to new songs and other selections, and 124 full-color, sumptuous, never-before-published images by celebrated photographer Randee St. Nicholas. As part of the dimensional experience, it will also feature "Indigo Nights," a CD capturing Prince's speak-easy, after-hours, raw, live after-show sessions of pure unadulterated jams. For the first time in 21 NIGHTS, Prince is seen behind the scenes. Randee St. Nicholas, renowned for her rich visuals, deft touch, and distinctive style, was given access to Prince's life and career, providing a nuanced and unparalleled view of the artist, accompanying him onstage, backstage, and into his sleeping quarters. "Indigo Nights," which includes the live version of the song "3121," will not be available in any other format.

About the author

Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 7, 1958. He was a singer and songwriter. He produced, arranged, composed, and played all 27 instruments on his 1978 debut album For You. He released approximately 40 albums during his lifetime. Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, Batman, and 3121 were all number one albums in the U.S. He won seven Grammy awards and an Academy Award for best original song score for the 1984 film Purple Rain. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He died on April 21, 2016 at the age of 57.

Bibliographic information

• Title: 21 Nights; 21 Nights, Randee St. Nicholas
• Authors: Prince, Randee St. Nicholas
• Photographs by: Randee St. Nicholas
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2008
• ISBN: 1847373836, 9781847373830
• Length: 256 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Music; Music / General