<DIV><B>Authoritatively written and including rare photography and memorabilia, this sumptuous slipcased hardcover is the only illustrated gift book to examine Prince’s most iconic album and film, <I>Purple Rain</I>.</B><br><br>In 1984, Prince, along with his band, The Revolution, released what would become his best-selling album and a touchstone of 1980s pop culture. <I>Purple Rain</I> has gone on to sell 25 million copies and counting. In <I>Prince and Purple Rain</I>, Andrea Swensson, a Minneapolis-based journalist and host/co-producer of <I>Prince Official Podcast</I>, takes <B>a deep dive into the legendary musician’s most famous album on its 40th anniversary</B>.<br><br>The book features:<br><br><ul><li>A lush purple velvet slipcase with gold-foil lettering</li><li>A foreword by Prince superfan Maya Rudolph</li><li>Stunning performance and off-stage photography</li><li>Interviews with musicians who worked with Prince</li><li>Images of memorabilia from top colle