Prince (November 19, 1996) Emancipation: Words and Pictures – Book Cover (US)
Updated: May 28
The official companion book to Prince’s landmark triple album Emancipation, featuring stunning color photographs and visual interpretations of the lyrics personally curated by Prince himself.
PUBLICATION
Publication: Emancipation: Words and Pictures (Official Companion Book) Date: November 19, 1996
Country: United States (US Only) Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Emancipation – Words and Pictures
THE STORY This beautifully produced 8½" x 11" hardcover book was created by Prince as the official visual companion to his Emancipation album. It contains high-quality color photographs of Prince along with carefully selected images that represent the lyrics and themes of the songs. Designed as a collectible art piece, it offers fans a deeper, more personal look into the album’s world during his period of artistic freedom.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Released simultaneously with the Emancipation album in November 1996, this book was part of Prince’s multimedia celebration of independence after leaving Warner Bros. It stands as a rare, high-quality artifact from the era, blending photography, symbolism, and personal expression — highly sought after by collectors.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Official Emancipation companion book release Era: Mid-1990s / Emancipation era
Tone: Artistic, intimate, luxurious
Photography: Color portraits and symbolic imagery chosen by Prince Audience: Dedicated Prince fans and collectors
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
The front cover of the US-only Emancipation: Words and Pictures book. It features a striking close-up portrait of Prince in a white shirt with a sparkling purple scarf, set against a soft architectural background. Elegant typography displays the title “emancipation” and “words and pictures.”
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince (November 1996) Emancipation – Advert – Scrapbook Entry (UK)
Prince (December 14, 1996) Never Mind the Symbolics, Here’s… Prince – NME (UK)
Prince (October 23, 1996) Prince cambia – Musica (Italy)
COPYRIGHT NOTICE All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
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