TTT - A Switch Up

The top 10 weekly meme used to be hosted by The Broke and the Bookish they  handed over the reins to ThatArtsyReaderGirl who can be found HERE.  Each week she will focus on lists which cover various topics related to books and reading.

This week's topic is related to inspirational quotes or something like that.  To be honest, I'm not huge on noting quotes.  I have started highlighting some on my Kindle reads which show up on Goodreads but I don't know about them being inspirational.

Since April is the month Prince passed away (3 years ago) I usually feature him some here at The Farm.  That got pushed to the side when I lost my own little Prince - Booker T.  So since it's  the last day in April, I'm going to share Prince related items that are on my radar that I WILL be adding to the collection eventually.

Book - The Beautiful Ones.  I already featured this on a "Can't Wait Wednesday" feature.  

Book - Prince, The Life, The Genius, The Legend.  I just recently discovered this book.

Book - My Name is Prince.  I just heard about this one and it's another that's coming out in October.  It better be worth it because right now it's listing for almost $53.00.  Wonder what it's made of???

Diamond and Curlz.  This is a new book written by Prince's stylist.  I'm pretty sure it's trash and I don't have high hopes.  However, I'm curious and if it is indeed as bad as I think, it should make for a fun review (I just love getting snarky at times).

3rd Eye Blind Funko Pop

Purple Rain Funko Pop

CD - Ultimate Rave.  A sort of reissue with a new CD added and a DVD of the Rave concert held on New Year's Eve 2000.  

Prince Originals CD.  This comes out in June but they've already announced that a few months later there will be a deluxe edition so I'll be waiting for that one.

So there you have it.  My cap off to remembering Prince.  In all honestly, next year April will probably be a tribute to Booker T so you guys might be safe.

A Little Prince to End the Month

TITLE: Prince - The Last Interview and Other Conversations
AUTHOR: Prince
PUBLISHER: Melville House
PUBLISHING DATE: March 12, 2019

FROM GOODREADS: There is perhaps no musician who has had as much influence on the sound of contemporary American music than Prince. His pioneering compositions brought a variety of musical genres into a singular funky and virtuosic sound. In this remarkable collection, and with his signature mix of seduction and demur, the late visionary reflects on his artistry, identity, and the sacrifices and soul-searching it took to stay true to himself. 

MY THOUGHTS:  I read this one early in March as I was able to grab it on release day on Overdrive.  It was a collection of 6 interviews, including Prince's last one.  I did find some of the interviews interesting as I never realized he was interviewed for a vegan magazine. 

I didn't really gain any new insights on Prince, which would have been nice, but it was a quick read and a nice trip down memory lane.  I did find it funny how hard Prince was to interview at times.  He often made a game of dealing with the press and wasn't until his later years that he shared much about himself to the public.

I don't think I'll be picking this one up for my collection.  I just don't think it's worth the money that they are asking for a physical copy.  Maybe I can find a used copy one day.  If you're a fan, you probably know most of everything in this collection. 

RATING: 3 PAWS

April Blog All About It - Art

Blog All About It is a challenge being hosted by Anna@Herding Cats and Burning Soup.  Each month we are given a prompt and have free reign regarding what we chose to blog about pertaining to that prompt. Aprils prompt is........................

ART

Anna must have read my mind when she picked this month's prompt because it ties in perfectly with my focus on Prince this month.  He was a wonderful musician and his music definitely is a work of art.  I almost featured some of my favorite album covers but instead decided to share some of the wonderful murals people have painted in his honor.

This one is currently in bloom.  The painting was done by Christine Stein on a rock formation and over the past two years, the blooms behind it have grown to this.  It's located in California.

This one is located in Minnesota and was painted by artist Joe Pagac a month after Prince passed.  I think it's probably my favorite because it's his iconic Purple Rain look.  

This one is in his hometown.

This one was painted by famous muralist, Rick Martinez and was shown in the Weisman Art Museum.

This is a street mural in New York.

I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my favorites and I want to thank the many talented people who have taken the time to honor Prince in their own ways.