Music icon and artistic legend Prince has never been more magnificently captured than in this stunningly beautiful, intimate collection of photographs, taken over two decades by his close friend, the acclaimed artist Randee St. Nicholas. This is the definitive visual record of Prince’s life and career, a must-have for fans everywhere.A definitive visual record of the life and career of Prince, featuring 175 breathtaking photographs—many never before seen—of Prince on and off stage. Photographer Randee St. Nicholas had always planned on publishing these photos in collaboration with Prince, but since his unexpected passing in 2016, she has vowed to complete the project as a celebration of all that made her cherished friend unique. With personal essays and captions that offer stunning insight into Prince and his immense talent, Purple is an eye-opening and gorgeously designed keepsake of one of the greatest musical artists of all time.

Randee St. Nicholas is one of the music and entertainment industries' most acclaimed portrait photographers. She photographed Whitney Houston numerous times throughout her career and directed the music video for "I'm Every Woman." She lives in Los Angeles.