The Essential... Beyonce

Beyoncé is one the greatest artists of all time. Performing since she was a child, she has earned megastar status both as a member of best-selling girl group Destiny's Child and as a solo act. The most-awarded musician in Grammy history, Beyoncé's ascension to 'Queen Bey' is cast with critically acclaimed albums, a desire to explore her creativity and a willingness to push boundaries and defy expectations.Her stage performances are compelling to watch, and she is undoubtedly one of the great vocalists of our time. Outside of music she is a savvy businesswoman, one half of power couple the Carters - with husband rapper Jay-Z - social justice advocate, style icon, fashion designer and sometime actress and film director; a defining, artistic tour de force for the twenty-first century. The Essential...Beyoncé is her complete story; from child performer to prominent cultural figure, fully illustrated throughout with stunning, iconic images. The Essential... seriesCelebrating the world's best-loved popular icons and cultural luminaries, The Essential series is packed with facts, quotes, photos and stories.