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Rihanna Is Life

A Superfan’s Guide to All Things We Love about Rihanna
Series: Modern Icons
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Celebrate your enlistment in Rihanna's Navy with this gorgeously illustrated, all-encompassing fan book on everything there is to know and love about the modern icon that is Rihanna. From her first musical trio with classmates in Barbados, to signing with Def Jam and moving to the... Read More
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Rihanna Is Life is a beautifully illustrated guide that explores and celebrates the singer and her music.

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Celebrate your enlistment in Rihanna's Navy with this gorgeously illustrated, all-encompassing fan book on everything there is to know and love about the modern icon that is Rihanna.

From her first musical trio with classmates in Barbados, to signing with Def Jam and moving to the United States, to becoming one of the most prominent recording artists of the 21st century, and then breaking the internet with her acting and industry-shattering makeup brand, Rihanna has rocked the music scene and captured the hearts of fans across the globe. Gathering her incredible life story, music, and fan culture all in one place, Rihanna Is Life captures her epic achievements, risquΓ© lyrics, and her entrepreneurial spirit.

This treasure trove of essential Rihanna knowledge includes:

  • A full biography capturing her early inspiration and first performances.
  • A full discography of Rihanna's music, including the significance of each album personally and professionally, plus all the hidden Easter eggs and symbolism behind the songs.
  • Rihology, or Rihanna A to Z, covering significant moments, imagery, and people in Rihanna's life that every Rihanna's Navy member should know
  • Mottos that Rihanna herself follows, that you too can learn to lead the life you want.

Both a tribute to our beloved Riri and a chic showpiece for any well-appointed bookshelf, Rihanna Is Life is a must-have title for every true Navy member.

The Modern Icons series takes you on a journey through the lives and legacies of cultural icons who have shaped our world, from fashion to music to media. With original illustrations and meticulously crafted prose, this series captivates and enlightens, offering a glimpse into the personalities whose unparalleled charm and authenticity have left an indelible mark on popular culture.

The series includes: Taylor Swift Is Life, Beyonce Is Life, Harry Styles Is Life, Zendaya Is Life, Lady Gaga Is Life, Adele Is Life, Timothee Chalamet Is Life, and Billie Eilish Is Life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780760394960

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 March 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Epic Ink Books

Illustration: color illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Kathleen Perricone is a freelance writer of long-form magazines (bookazines) with published titles about Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, Anne Frank, Barack Obama, Taylor Swift, BeyoncΓ©, and dozens more. Over the past two decades, Kathleen has also worked as a celebrity news editor in New York City as well as for Yahoo!, Ryan Seacrest Productions, and a reality TV family who shall remain nameless. She lives in Los Angeles.

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