Books
by Laura TiebertLaura Tiebert is a nonfiction writer of books about music and travel.
The Rise of Prince 1958-1988
by Alex Hahn and Laura Tiebert
The Rise of Prince: 1958-1988 will serve as the definitive account of the iconic artist’s first 30 years. More so than any previous book, this 350-page volume provides a dramatic, page-turning narrative of Prince’s rise to fame.
This book’s gripping, 50-page prologue provides a nearly day-to-day account of the events that unfolded between November 2015 and April 21, 2016, when Prince tragically died at Paisley Park. The great distance traveled by Prince during his final months – tours of Australia and New Zealand, a funeral in the Bay Area for former muse and lover Denise Matthews, a tour of Canada, and a final return home – in some ways mirrored on a grand scale Prince’s nomadic childhood, to which the book returns after detailing the events of 2016.
The Rise of Prince: 1958-1988 gives you a front-row seat to the dramatic events of iconic artist Prince Rogers Nelson’s dazzling rise to fame. The book opens with the gripping tale of Prince’s final months in 2016, and then transports you to the Minneapolis of his childhood to tell a story that is by turns tragic and triumphant.
Thanks to the many close friends and associates who shared their stories with the authors, The Rise of Prince will both enlighten and deeply move Prince’s legions of fans. What is ultimately revealed is the very human story of how a young man from a small Midwestern city overcame adversity to achieve one of the greatest runs of creativity in pop history, along the way creating an unparalleled universe of side projects, alter egos, and a musical legacy for the ages.
Alex Hahn, writing with co-author Laura Tiebert, brings his extraordinary experience to this book, which includes fully updated and expanded elements of his controversial 2003 biography Possessed, a sought-after collector’s item that remains a classic of Prince literature.
The book is enhanced by exclusive photos from rock photographer Paul Natkin, one of the most renowned photographers of Prince. It includes newly unearthed information about early relationships and collaborations; a detailed account of the no-holds-barred competition with Rick James on the 1981 tour that set the course for Prince s meteoric rise; a vivid depiction of the recording of Prince’s first album, including a little-known encounter with Sly Stone; and much more.
Frommer’s Chicago Free and Dirt Cheap
This book will unlock the secrets of how to see the best of the Windy City on the cheap, with the latest, savviest trip-planning advice on saving money (without skimping on enjoyment) on every step of the trip. Our expert writer gives opinionated write-ups on the best no-cost and low-cost options for the visitor and resident alike. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations! Star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
Frommer’s Chicago Day by Day
Map your own adventure. Chicago Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city.
Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Chicago in a short time–with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Chicago Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip.
Frommer’s Chicago with Kids
Let Frommer’s show you where your kids can:
- Crawl inside a coal mine
- Anchor their very own newscast
- Root, root, root for the home team
- Cruise the waterways on a private boat
- Spend an exhilarating night at the theatre
- Roll out a sleeping bag with the dinosaurs
- Ride through city canyons on an elevated train
- Discover Chicago’s parks and all they have to offer
- Devour a Chicago red hot or a slice of deep-dish pizza
- Have a good time without breaking the bank
Chicago for Dummies
This easy-to-follow, down-to-earth guide is the key to planning and enjoying a terrific trip to the Windy City. With Chicago for Dummies in hand, you’ll know how to get Cubs tickets, where the best jazz clubs are, and which spiffy new hotels have opened recently. With accommodations and dining choices for a range of budgets and tastes, you’re sure to find something that suits you, from a deep-dish pizza dinner at Gino’s East to cocktails at the hottest spots in town. Chicago for Dummies makes planning a trip to this fabulous city a snap!
Blues for Dummies
Get your mojo working as you take a musical trip from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago’s gritty South Side and points beyond with Blues For Dummies, an insightful, toe-tappin’, music lovers’ guide to the blues. Popular blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks serves as your tour guide through the life and times of the blues, from the acoustic mystique of Robert Johnson and Son House to the urban blues men and women of today: John Lee Hooker, Robert Cray, B.B. King, Etta James, Koko Taylor, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and, of course, Brooks himself.
Blues For Dummies travels from sad to glad, with stops along the way at heartache and despair, hope and joy, on the road to great music. Get hip to the different styles and eras of the blues; discover what makes the blues so blue; find out “Who’s Who” among four generations of blues musicians; and make tracks to the best blues clubs on the planet with this great, easygoing reference.