{"product_id":"prince-before-the-rain-hardcover","title":"Prince: Before the Rain - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAllen Beaulieu\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eDez Dickerson\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eJim Walsh\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographer Allen Beaulieu worked with Prince from the late 1970s into the early '80s, capturing the musician's progression from rising star to his ultimate purple superstardom. Always at Prince's side with camera in hand, Beaulieu helped Prince carry forward his vision with legendary album cover images and promotional photos during the groundbreaking \u003cem\u003eDirty Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eControversy\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e1999\u003c\/em\u003e era, while also capturing live performances on tour with Prince. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrince: Before the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e puts into focus the hallmark imagery--including behind-the-scenes, candid, and casual shots--with recollections from Beaulieu on his personal and professional relationship with Prince. Accomnpanying text will take the readers deeper into the context of these crucial years, with reminiscences from former bandmates, including Bobby Z., Dez Dickerson, Andr  Cymone, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrince: Before the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e paints another important picture in the mythology of the celebrated, influential, and endlessly invigorating performer while providing an intimate portrait of the Minnesota artist about to take over the world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Beaulieu\u003c\/strong\u003e was Prince's photographer and friend beginning in the late 1970s. He photographed three album covers and toured extensively with the artist. \u003cstrong\u003eDez Dickerson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and record executive and was a member of the Revolution with Prince from 1978 to 1984. He currently runs Pavilion Synergies, a social marketing and music entertainment company. \u003cstrong\u003eJim Walsh\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer, columnist, journalist, and songwriter from Minneapolis and writer of the liner notes for the 1995 Prince album \u003cem\u003eThe Gold Experience\u003c\/em\u003e and author of \u003cem\u003eThe Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEloy Lasanta\u003c\/strong\u003e has carved out a niche for himself as a Prince Rogers Nelson historian in the world of music fandoms. As YouTuber Prince's Friend, he is aligned with the mission of keeping Prince's legacy alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.6 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58180493115473,"sku":"9781681341217","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5023\/8545\/files\/MERZZkpzNnZkZjRKdnhJZ3I5RkdNZz09.webp?v=1757220941","url":"https:\/\/apocalypsevinyl.com\/products\/prince-before-the-rain-hardcover","provider":"Apocalypse Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}