Prince: Icon - (Icons) by Steve Parke (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A sumptuous and luxuriously produced compilation of photographs of legendary singer-songwriter Prince, with portraits, album covers, photographs of performances and rehearsals, rarely seen private moments, and candid snapshots.

"Rare and Striking photos..." -- Vanity Fair France

"...the book does not just focus on Prince's best known looks, but creates a sense of the man himself, and all the elements that afford him 'icon' status during his decades-long career.." -- Digital Camera Magazine
"A New Prince Photography Book Cements His Status as an 'Icon'-- And It's Already a Bestseller" -- Billboard

This sumptuous and luxuriously produced volume gathers portraits, album covers, photographs of performances and rehearsals, rarely seen private moments, and candid snapshots of Prince, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of his generation. This collection from ACC Art Books & Iconic Images - publishers of the bestselling book Bowie: Icon - was curated in consultation with Steve Parke, and its impact is both powerful, and inspiring. With images by renowned and little-known photographers from around the world, close friends, and colleagues, the result is the most opulent visual anthology of Prince that has ever been published. Accompanying personal essays and reflections offer unprecedented insight into what he was like: from memories of the earliest days in Minneapolis to touring the world, each contributor shares their memories and experiences of working with - and knowing - this legendary artist.

Review Quotes

"'...I don't think anybody realized that [Purple Rain] was going to be a performance in the actual recording that would be the very recording we would see in the movie and hear on the radio and on the record, all through the decades. And I was there and photographed that.'"-- "Jimmy Steinfeldt, People Magazine"

"Jimmy Steinfeldt has enjoyed a career photographing some of the biggest names in music during historic moments." While chatting, Steinfeldt also mentioned a few other greats he got the chance to encounter, including how his photos of Prince were featured in the publisher's Prince: Icon." --Angela Andaloro "People Magazine"

"In Prince: Icon, the new book published by ACC Art Books that captures the musician's legacy in unique and candid images and testimonies, Stacia Lang reveals the delights of working with one of the most impactful, legendary and prestigious names of all time."--Vogue Portugal

" ""This beautifully curated book is the most significant collection of Prince images ever assembled by top photographers."" ""...the book does not just focus on Prince's best known looks, but creates a sense of the man himself, and all the elements that afford him 'icon' status during his decades-long career.."""--Digital Camera Magazine

"""A New Prince Photography Book Cements His Status as an 'Icon'-- And It's Already a Bestseller"" ""Prince's legacy continues to live on through his music, and now a new book about the late artist will reassert his icon status through a "significant collection" of photos. Fans may have just celebrated the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain by streaming the album, watching the movie and flipping through the collectible book, but the celebration continues on with the latest book Prince: Icon."""--Billboard

"""We think we've seen it all when it comes to Prince . The kohl-lined gaze, the swaying around the microphone stand, the flamboyant costumes. To see the man beyond the stage icon, a new book of photographs offers a new perspective. Prince: Icon, published by ACC Art Books, brings together more than 180 rare shots of this music legend who remained mysterious and elusive despite the spotlight."" ""Rare and Striking photos..."""--Vanity Fair France

"Curated with the help of photographer and longtime Prince confidante Steve Parke, the coffee table tome features more than 100 pages of candid photos, album covers and backstage snaps taken by the High Priest of Pop's nearest and dearest. There are a lot of private, intimate moments here that give invaluable insight into the man beneath the purple bell bottoms."--Vera Magazine

"Rarely seen photos of legendary artist Prince."--WGN Chicago

"Speaking of photo books, "Prince: Icon" (ACC Art Books, $75) is the Purple coffee-table showpiece fans have been waiting for."--The Star Tribune

"The illustrated book "Prince: Icon" demonstrates the versatility of the musician Prince."--Rolling Stone Germany

Fox News interview with Steve Parke--Fox News

Prince: Icon was featued on The Space's Instagram page.--The Space

Segment on the BBC's 'One Show'--BBC

About the Author

Steve Parke is an award-winning illustrator, designer, and photographer. He worked for Prince for 13 years as his in-house art director at Paisley Park--doing everything from designing album covers and hand painting guitars to enlisting every spare pair of hands to melt candles for an impromptu music video. He's also worked with David Bowie, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, AC/DC, Marcus Miller, and the Grateful Dead, and has long collaborated with Sheila E., The Family/deluxe, Victor Wooten, and Stanley Clarke, among others, both as a photographer and a designer of numerous album covers and promotional materials and merchandise.