Céline: Beyond the Image

by Diane Massicotte, Laurent Cayla (Photographer), Céline Dion (Preface)

An unprecedented look at Céline Dion in the spotlight and behind the scenes Céline Dion is one of the most immediately recognized, widely respected, and successful performers in pop music history, having sold more than 200 million albums. This collection of over 600 previously unpublished photographs ― from tender family moments and glimpses of Céline with other celebrities and stars to private backstage views and captivating scenes on the stage ― gives fans unprecedented access to the woman with pop music’s most influential voice. In the text accompanying the photos, brilliantly written by Diane Massicotte, Cé Beyond the Image is also the story of Laurent Cayla, a photographer who struggles with alcohol and drugs and who leaves despair behind as he spends time with the vibrant Céline and René. Revealing the never-before-seen side of an international superstar, Cé Beyond the Image also includes a foreword from Céline and René.

352 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2012

Reviews

[Martine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful photos and a great addition to my collection of Celine books.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though I own the french copie of Laurent Cayla´s book. I´ve decided to buy the english one. I can´t imagine that there is a differece between these two copies. Unless the translation! For what I am able to say about the french version of the book, the pictures are amazing and pretty colorfull, it really gives us a "behind the scenes ticket" of Celine Dion´s life. Besides that Laurent Cayla retells his past in a very touching way. (That´s at least how I see it. Other poeple would say the photographer and maybe even Celine Dion herself would only publish this book to make money out of it!)

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was surprised that surrounding the photos was the story of Celine's official photographer, for a brief time. Didn't expect this...

[Sarah Kramer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great coffee table book. If you have ever seen her perform in Vegas, it's a perfect souvenir.