Ariana Grande - (Spotlight on a Legend) (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Get an insider's look at Ariana Grande's victorious performing career in this luxe hardcover gift book that's perfect for Arianators

100+ stunning photos and insights from top music and culture writers explore the pop icon's music, style and cultural influence-and just how she's defied gravity

This stunning gift book immerses you in Ariana's world, examining her rise to stardom from her start as a young teen Nickelodeon star to the chart-topping, award winning musician and movie star she is today. Along the way this triple-threat entertainer has displayed resilience and strength, and her unabashed femininity and feminism have been a guiding light for her loyal fans.

Her appeal is clear: she has a unique ability to blend artistry and activism (plus, that honeyed, four octave voice!).

Inside you'll find:

• Ariana's many performances from singing the national anthem at local events to selling out worldwide tours
• Inspiration for her chart-topping, award-winning records that have sold over 90 million copies worldwide, and what makes her music so relatable
• Ariana's sparkling style from red carpet appearances, tour performance outfits as well as her personal style
• Her business acumen in her career and the launch of R.E.M. Beauty, her own makeup line
• The impact of growing up in the spotlight on her mental health and personal relationships

Throughout the photo-packed pages in this beautiful Ariana Grande book, fans will follow this dangerous woman's rise and rise to her status today as a beloved international icon. It's the perfect gift for any fan!

About the Author

Joel Calfee is the assistant editor for Harper's Bazaar, where he covers all things celebrity news and pop culture, while also acting as a chief member of the social media team. Previously, he was the associate editor for news and entertainment at PureWow. When he steps away from the keyboard, you can likely find him singing loudly at concerts, scavenging thrift stores for flirty wardrobe staples, or perusing bookstores for the next great gay romance novel.

Katie Connor is the executive digital director at W magazine and formerly oversaw all digital content for ELLE.

Maura Johnston is a writer and academic who lives in Boston. A contributor to the Boston Globe and an adjunct professor at Boston College, she has also written for Rolling Stone, Vulture, and Time. She has DJed at Fenway Park and on various college radio stations throughout the U.S., and she's seen Ariana in concert three times.

Lisa Whittington-Hill
Lisa Whittington-Hill is a writer based in Toronto. Her work has appeared in Longreads, The Walrus, Hazlitt, Catapult, The Globe and Mail and more. She is the author of Girls, Interrupted: How Pop Culture Is Failing Women, as well as a book for the 33 1/3 music series on Beauty and the Beat by the Go-Go's. She is also the publisher of This Magazine and teaches in the publishing program at Centennial College.