Daily Front Row

2009 January 30

Kanye, the Author!

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(NEW YORK) It looks Kanye West is finally putting his worldly travel experiences to a good use--with a Rizzoli book, tentatively scheduled for an October 2009 release. Kanye West: Glow in the Dark will not only be a record of the Grammy-winning artist’s tour, but also his life on the road, that includes his hectic schedule full of fashion parties and trips to exclusive shopping destinations. The 9-7/8 x 13 inch compilation will also come with a USB drive of previously-unreleased music. It will cost $50. The Daily has also heard talk of a clamshell deluxe case, also in the works--though the price for that collector tome hasn’t been confirmed.

West first met with Rizzoli in May of 2008 to discuss the project, and planned for the initial release of the project in February of 2009 following the conclusion of his tour. But as the concerts were extended, so were the contents of the book. Photographer Nabil Elderkin followed the musician around the world and captured his shopping experiences in Asian malls, at special events in America, and backstage in Europe during his tour. The author even interviewed one of his inspirations, Spike Jonze, for the release. West is said to be putting in initial ideas for the release party as well...which may well coincide with Spring 2010 Fashion Week in Paris.
VALENTINE UHOVSKI