The purple one : a story of Prince / words by Matthew Burgess ; pictures by Sirin Thada.
"From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and debut illustrator Sirin Thada, a picture book biography of music icon Prince, from childhood to superstardom, that crackles with electricity and soul Prince is remembered as one of the greatest musicians andperformers of all time. But before he achieved global superstardom, he was a child growing up in Minneapolis, with a universe of music inside him. From his first forays into writing songs with his school friends to his unprecedented three-album record deal at 19, and his surprise hit film Purple Rain to performing at the Super Bowl, Prince was never afraid to blaze his own trail-creating something entirely new, entirely free, and entirely PRINCE that would shape music and culture and resonate with audiences for generations to come"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781592704224
- ISBN: 1592704220
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 33 cm
- Publisher: Brooklyn, NY : Enchanted Lion Books, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-18. Enchanted Lion Books. Grades 4-6. Enchanted Lion Books. |
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Subject: | Prince > Juvenile literature. Rock musicians > Biography > Juvenile literature. |
Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 4 of 16 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Cleveland County Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Cleveland County Main Library | JB PRINCE (Text) | 22281500160754 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and debut illustrator Sirin Thada, a picture book biography of music icon Prince, from childhood to superstardom, that crackles with electricity and soul Prince is remembered as one of the greatest musicians andperformers of all time. But before he achieved global superstardom, he was a child growing up in Minneapolis, with a universe of music inside him. From his first forays into writing songs with his school friends to his unprecedented three-album record deal at 19, and his surprise hit film Purple Rain to performing at the Super Bowl, Prince was never afraid to blaze his own trail-creating something entirely new, entirely free, and entirely PRINCE that would shape music and culture and resonate with audiences for generations to come"--