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Prince In Hawaii: An Intimate Portrait of an Artist
Afshin Shahidi & Prince
OfficialPrince at his most relaxed
Prince In Hawaii: An Intimate Portrait of an Artist is an official 142-page full-colour photo book documenting the two performances by Prince and the New Power Generation in Oahu and Maui, Hawaii as part of their World Tour 2003. The images are shot by Prince’s long-term photographer Afshin Shahidi who also shot the covers for Planet Earth, Musicology, 3121 and One Nite Alone… Live! and their tour books. The photos capture Prince both on and off stage at the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Each image is accompanied with a caption written by Prince on the opposite page.
A hardcover version was available, housed in a round purple velvet cased Hawaii Gift Set, which contained also an exclusive CD of the track Controversy recorded on 16 December 2003 during Prince’s stint at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, the 2003 tour book, a T-shirt, NPG Child poster, incense stick (named “Play in the Sunshine”), packed into a purple hatbox, with a handful of purple floral petals. The Gift Set was also given to attendees of the third and final Prince: A Celebration event, of 2003. The softback book was retailed at $100, and the hatbox at $300.

Synopsys
In the short time that I have had the opportunity to photograph Prince, the comment I’ve heard the most from fans worldwide is that I have the best job ever. Aside from actually being in the band, they’re right. Prince, as an artist, expects and is willing to give creative freedom. This took a little getting used to since the greater part of the industry runs on formulas and “proven methods.” Preparing for one of my first shoots with prince and the NPG, I asked him what he wanted to do. His response was unexpected and initially put me in panic. He said, “We want your creativity to spark our imagination.” What was I going to do that would measure up to the years of great photos that already existed of him? The point is, like true fans know, Prince challenges those around him to grow and create and look at things from unique points of view. The magic and beauty of the Hawaiian Islands compliment Prince, his music and his being. In this collection of photos, you’ll see Prince at his most relaxed and I believe truest nature. Enjoy.
Data
- Authors
- Afshin Shahidi & Prince
- Publisher
- NPG Music Club
- Released
- 29 March 2004
- Format
- Hardback
- ISBN
- 978-0967850139
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![Controversy [Live In Hawaii]](https://goldiesparade.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Controversy-Live.jpg)
Controversy [Live In Hawaii]
NPG Records
- Released
- 29 March 2004
- Format
- CD (6:06)
Single track CD containing the live recording of Controversy as performed at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu on Prince’s World Tour on 16 December 2003. The track was also released digitally from NPG Music Club. Cover art is done by Samuel Jennings.

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