{"product_id":"9780760393130","title":"Beyoncé Is Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfirm your Beyhive superfan status with this gorgeously illustrated, all-encompassing guide to all things Beyoncé\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll hail the queen! From her first solo at St. John’s United Methodist Church to becoming a part of Destiny’s Child, shaping the R\u0026amp;B scene, and becoming a pop icon, Beyoncé has taken the world by storm. Gathering her incredible life story, music, and fan culture all in one place, \u003ci\u003eBeyonce Is Life \u003c\/i\u003eis the reference you need. Get to know her musical family, her talented friends who have helped launch her career, her husband and children who are her inspiration, and the artists who have helped shape her vision. \u003ci\u003eBeyoncé Is Life\u003c\/i\u003e takes it a step further and sheds light on the deep and rich symbolism always present in her music and videos, for example, her spiritual connection with Oshun, the Yoruba goddess of water, fertility, love, and purity, whom she uses as an alter ego with nods to the deity through water symbolism and the color yellow, along with many more Easter eggs and facts. Did you know that Beyoncé was supposed to star in the movie \u003ci\u003eA Star Is Born\u003c\/i\u003e, instead of Lada Gaga? Or that she became the first female artist to have the No. 1 album (\u003ci\u003eDangerously in Love\u003c\/i\u003e) and the No. 1 single (“Crazy in Love”) in the US and the UK at the same time? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive guide, this book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full discography, including commentary on cover art, muses, and the inside scoop on her exciting new venture, Cowboy Carter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \"Bey-tionary\" (dictionary) of terminology, including definitions for terms Beyoncé has personally coined, from \"put a ring on it\" to \"Becky with the good hair\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe A-Bey-Cs of Beyoncé, from her most impressive A cappella moments to the zodiac signs found in her music \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbols and Easter eggs throughout Beyoncé's music, from a crystal spider web to the Tiffany Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of Bey's obsession with the zodiac, including sexy Scorpios, fun Libras, and flirtatious Aries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Jay-Z contributed to her modern sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBey's lasting impact on pop culture, feminism, economics, art, film, and music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHer collection of fine art that influences her music and videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBey's ongoing work to help education initiatives, disaster relief efforts, COVID-19 relief work, and Black-owned small business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, grab your best glitter corset and let biographer Kathleen Perricone take you on a journey to everything you need to know to be part of the Beyhive!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eModern Icons series\u003c\/b\u003e takes you on a journey through the lives and legacies of cultural icons who have shaped our world, from fashion to music to media. With original illustrations and meticulously crafted prose, this series captivates and enlightens, offering a glimpse into the personalities whose unparalleled charm and authenticity have left an indelible mark on popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe series includes: \u003ci\u003eTaylor Swift Is Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeyonce Is Life\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHarry Styles Is Life\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kathleen Perricone","offers":[{"title":"Epic Ink |  Hardback | Paper over boards |  2024-10-08","offer_id":45703428407551,"sku":"9780760393130","price":25.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_e9dcfe75-f7ba-42fc-b983-de83484ad52d.jpg?v=1718223777","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780760393130","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}