Pharrell

Pharrell
Author: Pharrell Williams
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780847839490

Lavishly illustrated with over 400 sketches, concept renderings and photographs, this book features Pharrell William's prolific body of work in his unique graphic language, including apparel from his Ice Cream/Billionaire Boys Club clothing Line (which he developed with *A Bathing Ape® founder NIGO®), his jewellery and accessories designs for Louis Vuitton, his furniture designs for Domeau & Pérès, as well as other product design, limited-edition toys; graphic designs, skate graphics and collaborations with Moncler, Marc Jacobs, the artist KAWS, and with architects Zaha Hadid and Masamichi Katayama/Wonderwall. This comprehensive book also explores Pharrell William's musical career in depth, from his role as producer for the Neptunes to the band N.E.R.D, and his collaborations with friends Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dog and other hip-hop royalty. One of the few artists to successfully weave together his varying talents and interests, Pharrell's unique body of work uses elements of music, fashion, street art and product design to create an industry, with one segment both supporting and inspiring the others. Critical essays lend context and position Pharrell's work within contemporary visual and material culture. With sections examining his design work, his music career, his collaborations and his inspirations, this volume gives readers insight into the synergetic process which has brought the artist such success.

Happy!

Happy!
Author: Pharrell Williams
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698409086

Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams's super-hit song “Happy” is now a picture book Nominated for an Academy Award in 2014, “Happy” hit number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 list, and has topped the charts in more than seventy-five countries worldwide. Now Pharrell Williams brings his beloved song to the youngest of readers in photographs of children across cultures celebrating what it means to be happy. All the exuberance of the song pulses from these vibrant photographs of excited, happy kids. This is a picture book full of memorable, precious childhood moments that will move readers in the same way they were moved by the song. “Happy” has had the world dancing ever since it first hit the airwaves, and now the irresistibly cheerful tune will come to life on the page with Pharrell Williams’s very first picture book! A keepsake and true classic in the making.

In Search of Pharrell Williams

In Search of Pharrell Williams
Author: Paul Lester
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: African American artists
ISBN: 9781468312133

A groundbreaking biography of rapper and producer Pharrell Williams.

Pharrell: A Fish Doesn't Know It's Wet

Pharrell: A Fish Doesn't Know It's Wet
Author: Pharrell Williams
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0847861635

Following Rizzoli’s best-selling Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been, this volume documents the continuing adventures in art and design of one of the most influential figures in contemporary music and popular culture. Lavishly illustrated with 250 photographs and illustrations, this book features Pharrell Williams’s prolific and ever-expanding body of work in a graphic language all his own. Straddling art, design, and hip-hop, Pharrell’s creative output is without peer or precedent. By playing off different disciplines—music, fashion, and contemporary art—Pharrell has redefined the role of the contemporary artist, blazing a trail for other musicians and cultural figures. Expanding on themes covered in Places and Spaces I’ve Been, this book gathers a new group of collaborators. Engaging Pharrell in conversation, talents as diverse as Karl Lagerfeld and Takashi Murakami position Pharrell’s work within contemporary visual and material culture. The worldwide success of the song “Happy” to his soundtrack and production credit for the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures bookend a volume devoted to Pharrell’s mastery of artistic collaboration. Featuring work with artists as diverse as JR, Alex Katz, Mr., and Daniel Arsham, the book highlights recent projects and designs for Chanel, Moncler, Moynat, and Adidas. But at the heart is the visual language that Pharrell has built around his Ice Cream/Billionaire Boys Club clothing line, which integrates streetwear into the design of apparel, accessories, limited-edition toys, and skate graphics. This alone makes the book a must-have collectible.

Happy (from "Despicable Me 2") Sheet Music

Happy (from
Author: Pharrell Williams
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2014-02-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1495024849

(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part as well as in the vocal line.

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams
Author: Chris Flores
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 076608194X

Pharrell Williams is a Grammy Award–winning singer, rapper, and record producer. Famous record producer Teddy Riley discovered Williams’s R&B group, the Neptunes, in the early 1990s during a high school talent show. Since then, Williams has worked with such chart-topping acts as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Beyoncé and has launched a clothing line, written children’s picture books, and founded a charity to help underprivileged schools. This colorful biography uses vibrant photos, simple text, and direct quotations from Williams himself to tell the story of his ascension to fame.

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams
Author: K.C. Kelley
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684028108

Pharrell Wiliams is a superstar of the music world. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Pharrell’s early life and his many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant of readers. Pharrell Williams is part of Bearport’s Amazing Americans: Musical Artists series.

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams
Author: Scarbrough
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-08-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1731617429

You probably know Pharrell Williams as a songwriter, producer, and singer of his hit song “Happy.” But did you know that he is on a mission to make the world a happier place by motivating young people to reach their full potential? In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will explore Williams’s work on behalf of education and young people. Whether he is organizing free summer camps, promoting science and technology careers for women and people of color, or creating TV shows that are fun and educational, Williams will inspire you with his energetic commitment to helping others. This series of info-packed biographies introduces students to influential celebrities who use their fame to help others. These high-interest books feature stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.

In Search of Pharrell Williams

In Search of Pharrell Williams
Author: Paul Lester
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2015-08-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1783235314

First substantial overview of the life and career of Pharrell Williams, the foremost producer of the modern era, and performer in his own right. It follows him from his days growing up in Virginia, his meeting with musical partner Chad Hugo and formation of The Neptunes, through his collaborations with the great and the good of pop, rap and R&B, including Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nelly and Kelis. It assesses his ground-breaking work with the radical rap-rock-pop band N*E*R*D, and his emergence as a solo superstar via Daft Punk's Get Lucky, Robin Thicke's controversial Blurred Lines and global mega-hit Happy. It delves behind the immaculate facade to find out what makes Williams one of the most driven and inventive musicians of the last 20 years.