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Aaliyah

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THIS BOOK WAS A VERY GOOD READ!! THE AUTHOR SAID ALL THE FACTS ABOUT HER LIFE AND DID NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT HER LIFE. IF U R A TRUE AALIYAH FAN, U WILL BUY THIS BOOK!! THE PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL IN THIS BOOK!! HER LIFE IS TALKED ABOUT IN DEPTH IN THIS BOOK. I'VE ALREADY READ IT TWICE. BUY THIS BOOK!!!!

Of all three biographies of Aaliyah that are out so far, I must say that this is the best one! Footman's book on Aaliyah's life is not only the first completely illustrated biography on her life to date, But the author was (unlike the other two writers, Farley and Kenyatta), is very detailed about her life and career. It pays tribute to the late entertainer in the loveliest way. Despite what the other reviewers claimed, I was never bored when I read this book. Most of the photographs of Aaliyah in this book are at least "8*10" in size, in full-color, and are very beautiful. They would make either lovely posters, or very nice screensavers,(If you can find these images of her on the internet.) There are also very nice pictures towards the end of the book of the murals on her billboard which promotes her last CD (in either N.Y. OR L.A.) and other murals/tributes that were created by her fans across the country after her passing. Her "Discography" and her short "Flimography" are also included. The author (Footman) at the end of the book puts it best when he simply says: "We may have lost Aaliyah, But at least we still have the music". To put it best, if you plan on buying a book about Aaliyah, This one is DEFINITELY worth buying. (Hopefully, one day, They'll make a movie about Aaliyah's life.) Until then,......WE LOVE YOU AND WE MISS YOU BABYGIRL.....MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!!!!!

This book is just awesome and you sure need to buy it if you're Aaliyah's fan. Well the first reason is that it has many colorful pics which could be used as posters plus it was nice to read the book - there're some borring parts, but in general it's very nice. It also made me really sad in some parts because Liyah isnt alive any more... So if you still have doubts, believe me, that it really worth buying. I was waiting for it more than a month and i'm not dissapointed. Plus the prise is much lower now so dont miss your chance to buy it!

I gotta be honest, I havn't read the book YET, but i was sooo excited when i opened it. It has unbelievable pictures I personally never saw, great super quality, and they are full page size! Gorgous pictures I can't even describe. I cannot review the text inside until I read it, but for those who bought it for the pictures, it's a great buy.
~RIP~Aaliyah

"Aaliyah", by Tim Footman is probally the best Aaliyah book available. The book contains tons of beautiful pictures of the R&B superstar and actress. You also get an in depth biography.

This book is worth it just for the beautiful pictures. Some of the pics are just so stunning. The book contains facts you might not even know about Aaliyah.

So, rememer the life and career of Aaliyah, and get this book.

Of all three biographies of Aaliyah that are out so far, I must say that this is the best one! Footman's book on Aaliyah's life is not only the first completely illustrated biography on her life to date, But the author was (unlike the other two writers, Farley and Kenyatta), is very detailed about her life and career. It pays tribute to the late entertainer in the loveliest way. Despite what the other reviewers claimed, I was never bored when I read this book. Most of the photographs of Aaliyah in this book are at least "8*10" in size, in full-color, and are very beautiful. They would make either lovely posters, or very nice screensavers,(If you can find these images of her on the internet.) There are also very nice pictures towards the end of the book of the murals on her billboard which promotes her last CD (in either N.Y. OR L.A.) and other murals/tributes that were created by her fans across the country after her passing. Her "Discography" and her short "Flimography" are also included. The author (Footman) at the end of the book puts it best when he simply says: "We may have lost Aaliyah, But at least we still have the music". To put it best, if you plan on buying a book about Aaliyah, This one is DEFINITELY worth buying. (Hopefully, one day, They'll make a movie about Aaliyah's life.) Until then,......WE LOVE YOU AND WE MISS YOU BABYGIRL.....MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!!!!!

ANYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH AALIYAH'S GOTTA BE GOOD..!!
I LOVED THE BOOK AND I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE.
AALIYAH, BABY. REST IN PEACE

Today marks the 9th anniversary of Aaliyah's tragic and untimely death (as well as eight others). At just 22, she had accomplished so much and was only getting started. With three successful albums under her belt, Aaliyah was branching out into acting with roles in the Jet Li action flick Romeo Must Die and the gothic vampire film Queen of the Damned. Not to mention shooting a few scenes for the role of Zee in the Matrix sequels (which later went to Nona Gaye, daughter of the late Marvin Gaye) and signing on for Honey (which later went to Jessica Alba) and a canceled Whitney Houston produced remake of Sparkle.

At just 100 pages, Tim Footman's biography of the late singer covers her beginnings as a young girl singing The Wiz show stopper Home with her aunt Gladys Knight to her short lived marriage to R. Kelly and bouncing back with her musical partners in crime Timbaland and Missy Elliott. Beautifully colored photos further enhance the book. Although she's no longer with us, let us never forget how blessed we are to still have Aaliyah's legacy. She's still inspiring the younger girls like Beyonce, Rihanna, and Ciara. There are many more to come.

I like this book because of all the pretty pictures that were inside, they were big and detailed. Sometimes the author would compare Aaliyah to other artist and sometimes get off topic. They just needed to focus on my girl only. THere is a picture of her and Dame in there when she is wearing a black dress and her nipple was showing. I dont like her exposed like that. But overall it was one of the best AALIYAH books I ever had.

Tim Footman's book about Aaliyah is an absolute fairy tale work of art. He put's glossy colored photos on the majority of the book along extremely detailed accounts on Aaliyah's life, dreams, and accomplishments both in his interpretation and in her own words quoted. From all the books I've read so far, each one offers something diverse. For me, this one is about enjoying the entire life of Aaliyah with more facts thoroughly researched, more insight regarding certain doubts, as well as true desire to portray Aaliyah as not just another music artist or superstar but as a ONE IN A MILLION icon!

The book is like a coffee table type large in size making it a fabulous collector's item. But the size doesn't alter the fact that it's filled with many unbelievable insights. There's album by album analysis including song by song descriptions and feedback. There's Aaliyah's movies and roles. Her quotes continuously displayed on the page complimenting the entire reading. There's the explanation of how she transitioned from R. Kelly to Timbaland and Missy [which was not explained on other books]. The beauty of the book is in it's wording. The author paints the picture quite extraordinarily. It's like a gravitating force to feel compelled to read more non-stop. It's not boring, tiring, nor distracting. He doesn't jump from one topic and skip. This author is organized, thorough, and focuses his entire book on only Aaliyah. Yes he does his comparisons and mentions other artists and groups but he doesn't loose sight of the true diva and the true heart and soul R&B Princess Aaliyah!

From start to finish it has exquisite details as if done by a painter, artist, or fashion designer. The glossy photos, classy touches, and contents are extremely unquestionably the best in reading that I've had in a while. Oddly, for some strange reason it ended up being the last book I read from all of them. Perhaps, it was a sign of some sort. Either way, it's to share my thoughts with fans, new viewers, and world the striking comparisons of all the different biographies and how this one in particular offers love, passion, and closeness in couture fashion. It's like the Sak's Fifth Avenue book of the others. Not to sound materialistic or superficial but to put true value and merit where it belongs, this book has the outer and inner contents that give Aaliyah the beauty she clearly portrays.

While each biography offers something meaningful this one just brings compliment and adds the missing parts of the others. And while the others may linger on some facts they may fill the gaps from this one. Each one of course connecting dots, and question marks and each one bringing a closer look into the most sought after beautiful loving down-to-earth legend, all time entertainer ever--the best in what she wanted to achieve, the highest in her aspirations and the most exalted in perfecting her dream! She had traveled a long journey down this earth to leave her mark, to act as an angel, and to later shine like a star from above! To forever bring through her music, articles, books, and movies that she achieved her dreams that even the most determined artists today have yet to achieve. For Aaliyah, if at first you don't succeed you try again. And apparently, from her Star Search fall she picked herself up and reached the top. To this day, her memory is alive, and celebrated. The world of R&B, pop, soul and other genres will keep her as the role model of generations and generations. She was pure, angelic, decent, but most of all talented. This book is just a stepping stone into the heart and soul of the much loved and adored Aaliyah.