Kanye West: Glow in the Dark

Kanye West is one of the world's true music superstars. With sales of over 10 million records worldwide, and ten Grammy Awards, he is one of hip hop's most popular musicians, selling out concerts all over the world. More popular than ever now, he is considered one of pop musics most entertaining and exuberant performers. This exciting behind the scenes book of Kayne's Glow In The Dark tour takes the reader backstage for an all access preview of what life on the road, and the work that goes into a sell out world tour, is really like. The book will include West's original sketches and concepts, including 3-D models, construction of the holodeck stage that seamlessly and seemingly morphs from a giant laptop to spaceship to other dimensions; concept art for "J.A.N.E.," the Enterprise-ish voice of his spaceship's computer; costume designs (including his Grace Jones-inspired outfits for opening act Rihanna); and blog of his journey. The 2 gatefolds capture the sheer scope of the onstage spectacle that transports the audience through a 2001 Odyssey-esque spaceship to a stunning desert cloudscape to thumping pyrotechnics that roil with the orchestral components of his music. A special bonus CD containing previously unreleased music is added to the book, to create a truly exceptional package for any Kanye West fan. With touches of fluorescent, Star Wars, Tron and Michael Jackson's Captain EO, Kanye's Glow in the Dark tour is a testament to his universal appeal as both an embodiment of gen-X culture and trendsetter for the next generation. This deluxe collector's capsule of the tour is as innovative and attention-grabbing as the artist himself.