The Story of Prince Pioneer Press Edition

1999 HAS BROADENED Prince’s audience, but Purple Rain takes him to another level. The album climbs the charts … then number one! The film opens to audiences across America, the soundtrack dominates the airwaves, and the headlines keep coming. Prince is now one of the biggest names in popular music.

Follow the story of Prince through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports from 1983 onwards. This edition charts the career of Prince, The Artist, and the Fashion Symbol exactly as reported at the time. Featuring:

– The reaction to 1999 and Purple Rain, which established Prince as a major force in popular music. 
– The controversy and creativity surrounding his battle with Warner Bros. and his decision to write “Slave” on his face in protest of his record contract.
– The creation of Paisley Park, his innovative recording complex and creative home in Minnesota.
– His induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and recognition as one of music’s most influential figures.
– Prince’s later performances, continued creativity and the enduring legacy of his music after his passing in 2016.

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong fan, a music enthusiast, or someone who remembers these moments as they happened, this book is more than a gift. It is a lasting record of Prince’s career, told through the words that first reported it.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.