Boyz II Men: Us II You (Hardcover)

~ Michael McClary (Author), Shawn Stockman (Author), Wanya Morris (Author), Nathan Morris (Author), Michael McCary (Editor)

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Boyz II Men, called the "best-selling vocal group in the world" by the New York Times, is captured in full-color in the authorized photographic biography, Boyz II Men: Us II You. Containing more than 100 never-before-seen photographs of the band, the color shots are accompanied by text written by the group members themselves. They reveal their thoughts on fame, their hopes for the future, their love of God, their strong family ties and much more.

From July through September 1995, photographer Nick Kelsh was allowed exclusive access of the behind-the-scenes life of the group. He photographed many quiet moments with the band members, including time with their families at home in Philadelphia. Events such as a charity basketball game in Boston, a hometown concert at JFK Stadium and a crowded tour bus are also illustrated.

In 1992 the four young men, Nathan Morris, Michael McClary, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris formed Boyz II Men. Eventually they made it to Hollywood with hopes of landing a record contract. To their surprise, not only did they sign a contract, but one year later they recorded their first album, Cooley High Harmony. Their second album, Boyz II Men II, was recorded in '94. In three short years, the pop quartet became international superstars. Along the way they were awarded three Grammys, three American Music Awards, five Soul Train Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, two MTV Awards and the World Music Award. They have also been invited to dinner on four different occasions with President Clinton and the first family in Washington.

The popularity of the band continues to set records. They sell out hundreds of their concerts and are only the third group in music history, behind Elvis and the Beatles, to have two songs consecutively occupy Billboard's No. 1 spot. In two short years, their record sales have topped $15 million, earning them 15 platinum records and contributing to their No. 31 ranking in Forbes' "1995 Top 40 Highest Paid Entertainers." Their total earnings over the last two years reached $31,000,000. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

The authorized photographic autobiography of one of the world's hottest pop bands features exclusive full-color photos and text by the artists themselves.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 000225073X
• ISBN-13: 978-0002250733
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,307,642 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great info on the Boyz, September 27, 2000

By	Kisha (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

I had brought this book on my 16th birthday and it will be a present that I will always remember. I have been a Boyz II Men fan since Cooleyhigh and I can proudly say that they gave a lot to their fans by helping to make this book! Buy it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book gives you a taste of the lives of 4 great singers., July 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Boyz II Men: Us II You (Paperback)

If you are a serious Boyz II Men fan, this is the book for you!!! This book offers their thoughts and their lives on and off stage. This book gives a clear picture of who these four fabulous people are!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sushumna malhoe 13, December 11, 1998

By	[e-mail] (U.S.A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boyz II Men: Us II You (Paperback)

I like the cover I think everybody who loves reading shoud try reading this book it is so pretty