Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years

Authoritatively written and including rare photography and memorabilia, this beautiful slipcased volume is the only illustrated gift book to examine Prince’s most iconic album and film, Purple Rain . In 1984, Prince, along with his band, The Revolution, released what would become his best-selling album and a touchstone of 1980s pop culture. Purple Rain has gone on to sell 25 million copies and counting. In Prince and Purple Rain , Andrea Swensson, a Minneapolis-based journalist and host/co-producer of  Prince | Official Podcast , takes a deep dive into the legendary musician’s most famous album on its 40th anniversary . Chapters   Illustrated with performance and off-stage photography as well as memorabilia from top collectors, Prince and Purple Rain is a decisive and beautifully produced tribute to a legendary album from a legendary performer and artist.