Britney Spears: Stages with DVD [Paperback]

Sheryl Berk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2002

After years of intense scrutiny under the media's microscope, pop icon Britney Spears takes a step back to reflect. The result is a collectible book and DVD set, a personal gift from Britney to her millions of fans to mark her 21st birthday. Much more than a kid's keepsake, the set is a beautifully designed commemorative piece and an ideal gift for the holidays. The Book Four of the world's leading photographers [Jim Luning, Howard Rosenberg, Marc Serota, Jeff Sciortino] capture Britney in full colour and intimate black and white. Original photography of Britney onstage and backstage will be contrasted with images of her in her limited personal time, a view rarely seen and shared. Bestselling author Sheryl Berk compiles stories from Britney and the people who are closest to her. The DVD An unprecedented all-access glimpse of Britney, captured by legendary documentarian Albert Maysles [Gimme Shelter], shot during the final leg of her 2002 world tour and culminating in her dramatic experiences performing in Mexico City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: NVU Editions/Team Power Publishing; Package edition (December 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097245750X
• ISBN-13: 978-0972457507
• Product Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature > Composers & Musicians > Pop

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ...a MUST HAVE for all Britney fans..., December 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Britney Spears: Stages with DVD (Paperback)

I really cannot describe what an enjoyable book this is. It is very well done and interesting with fabulous personal pictures of Britney. What is better, though, is the DVD that comes with it (inside the book cover) titled "3 Days in Mexico". Basically, Britney had a camera follow her around for 3 days while she lived her life (she never acknowledges the camera) and the viewer is able to see her sleep, put makeup on, talk to her friends, eat, etc...I adored the DVD and found Brit to be much more down to earth than she appears. I STRONGLY recommend this book/DVD set to anyone even SLIGHTLY interested in britney, and for her hardcore fans (like me): BUY THIS ASAP, it is AWESOME!! By the way, inside the book, you also receive a full size poster thats very cute. Bottom line= an interesting, personal peek into her life that is WELL worth the...

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a MUST HAVE item for all the fans, February 6, 2003

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Rodrigo Medina (Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Britney Spears: Stages with DVD (Paperback)

Stages is the Book/DVD which gives you a insider look on Britney Spears latest tour "Dream within a dream". The book has 104 pages, with lots of beautiful pictures of Britney performing and at hotel rooms.

Before anyone is in doubt, just like I was until I got the item, this book sold at amazon.com comes with the DVD on the back cover, plus a poster. The DVD is a documentary called "Three days in Mexico" following Britney during her visit to that country. It is awesome, because it shows Britney giving interviews to mexican press, "testing" the stage before the concert and even brushing her teeth. Believe me, this is the way you get intimate to Britney, as if you were a member of her crew, and without the risk of being considered a stalker.

The DVD reveals the mystery behind all the buzz about Britney leaving the mexican concert before it was over. The documentary shows the effort of her producers to continue the show, in spite of the heavy rain, which made the whole performance unsafe.

Even those who are not Britney fans will appreciate this book/dvd package, since it is a very revealing and true portrait of an artist, showing everyone who the real Britney is.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!....., December 31, 2002

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T (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Britney Spears: Stages with DVD (Paperback)

"Stages" from Britney Spears is amazing! Not only is it a book, it's a type of collector's package, including a giant, 104-page picture book, Mexico City super-poster, and "Three Days in Mexico" DVD! The book is absolutely beautiful. The photos seem candid, and the commentary from Brit's mom, aunt, sister, and cousin is a great, unique idea! The DVD is even better. Starting from the moment Britney leaves the hotel to the concert venue, until she leaves -- three days later -- it documents Britney's thoughts, comments, and actions. In fact, this is done so smoothly that you can barely even tell there are cameras there. It features Britney testing out the "I Love Rock - N - Roll" moving stage for practice, backstage chatting before the shows, eating in her hotel room, talking with a psychic, holding a press conference, and so much more! It includes 20 DVD chapters, and small, teaser concert clips (I wish there were full videos of the concert; that was the best part).

With all Britney has gone through in 2002, it was really generous of her to allow them to document her Mexico visit, even with all the bad press surrounding it. Britney * was forced * to leave the show early, due to * lightning hitting the stage * and monsoon-type raining. She came with full intent on performing a full show, but the weather did not allow that! The DVD will clear up the whole issue completely! Don't hesitate to buy it!