American Idol - The Official Backstage Pass - Book NEW!

Straight from the photo vault of America's number-one show, American Idol: Celebrating 10 Years, is the official photographic celebration of the first ten years of the television show that changed the face of music and popular culture throughout the world. Vaulting contestants from obscurity to mega stardom in a sensational display, this book celebrates the countless memorable moments over the past decade. With more than seven hundred images--beginning with Kelly Clarkson from the season one finale, to highlights of fan favorites, zany auditioners, the judge's best moments, and everything in between--this book is the ultimate visual history of American Idol. Many never-before-published images from behind the scenes, on stage, in the dressing room, and unforgettable performances, make this collection the ultimate collector's item for every American Idol fan. About the authorShirley Halperin is a longtime music journalist who has covered American Idol since season one for no fewer than seven outlets, including Us Weekly, Rolling Stone,Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, Teen People, and the Los Angeles Times. She's currently the music editor at the Hollywood Reporter, where she continues to write about the show via the magazine's Idol Worship blog. Shirley is married to music producer Thom Monahan and based in Los Angeles.