Britney Spears: Stages [With DVD]

by Sheryl Berk and Britney Spears

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097245750X
• ISBN13: 9780972457507
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Team Power Enterprises
• Length: 103 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.0" x 14.0"

Customer Reviews

Awesome!.....

"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!

...a MUST HAVE for all Britney fans...

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...

A Look Into The Life Of Britney Spears

This book is a wonderful addition for any Britney fan to add to their collection. With tons of pictures collected from her world tour and many more that were taken in between during photo shoots and down time, this is an excellant book that many people will cherish for a long time. Rarely has an artist opened up and shared so much of herself personally like Britney has in Stages; an intimate look at the last three days she spent in Mexico City on the Dream Within A Dream Tour. Britney writes in this book as though she were writing in a journal; a collection of private and sincere thoughts for only the eyes of the people she loves and trusts the most - her fans. No media, no rumors, this is Britney opening up about everything. Not too many artists would do such a beautiful thing. Accompanying this book is a cute black and white poster and a documentary style DVD. The DVD gives you a behind the scenes look at what went on and what goes on before, during and after her concerts; including the infamous concert where she was reportedly booed offstage after singing five songs and leaving. The DVD tells and shows all. It's alot of fun watching this if you're a major Britney fan. Watching her live such a normal life in front of so many cameras makes you both feel sympathetic and inspired. In one scene Britney breaks down in tears and you don't know if you wanna hug her to make her stop crying or smile knowing that she's such a kind hearted person who hasn't lost touch with what's important. Whether you're a fan of Britney or not, I think everyone will love something about this book. It's not really a book so much as a collection and one of the many stages in Britney's life that reminds us all why she's still on top.

The best visual book I've ever seen.

I know that seems like very high praise, given the subject matter, but Stages is quite frankly, one of the most beautiful books I've ever seen. The design is innovative and just beautiful, and the photography unparalleled. If you know anyway who is a Britney fan, this is a must-have, and a surefire hit for a gift. The DVD that comes with is shows you Britney in her hotel room, hanging out, even getting a psychic reading! It made me realize for the first time that she's really just a normal person -- and quite a polite, kind girl at that. It's interesting -- i remember the hype about Mexico City last summer and how much the press blamed her for leaving her concert early -- well Stages tells the real story, and it's incredibly compelling. People will see her point of view, and maybe even change their minds about her when they see this book and how well-done it is. I really, really recommend this book. By the way, if you're a fan, I was surfing and found britneystages.com -- and it's a great preview for the book and DVD -- you can even watch clips of it. I just can't say enough about how well done this book and DVD is. Even if you don't like Britney, Stages is just an exceptional -- and very "grown up" visual experience.