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NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration: We Want You Back!
Celebrate the history and memories of NSYNC with the ultimate tribute book—filled with amazing tour photography, band-member profiles, fan memories, and more. With over 70 million records sold, NSYNC is one of the best-selling boy bands of all time—and arguably the most famous. Following their successful self-titled debut album in 1997, led by the single “I Want You Back,” NSYNC’s second album, No Strings Attached, became one of the fastest-selling albums in history, with over 1 million copies sold in just one day. The boy band completed five nationwide concert tours before going on hiatus in 2002. To the glee of NSYNC fans around the world, NSYNC reunited in 2023—after almost two decades apart—to release the single “Better Place.” Now you can have the band back with this fully illustrated, definitive retrospective. Expertly curated by a fan, for the fans, this collection is overflowing with the band’s history, greatest moments in performance, and the evolution of each member. This is the ultimate NSYNC fan experience. This memory-filled collection Fun facts, like how the band got its name and how each member joined the group Explorations of each of NYSNC’s albums and best-loved songs Fan memorabilia and merchandise Information on their global tours and more! Bring the band back to life with the NSYNC Celebration!
224 pages, Hardcover
Published October 8, 2024
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October 3, 2024
There has probably never been a book that I’ve been more qualified to review than this one. This review has been twenty-six years in the making, and though I can’t believe I’m writing a review for a book celebrating their thirtieth anniversary, I’ve never felt more like a fangirl while writing one.
I still remember where I was the day I became a boy band-loving, pop music-obsessed, Bop Magazine-buying teeny bopper. It was April, 1998, I was 14 years old, and I was sitting at the desktop computer in my parents’ living room while my sister, inexplicably, watched The Ricki Lake Show. I didn’t know why my younger sister was watching Ricki Lake at that particular moment, much like I didn’t yet know that my entire life was about to change, but younger siblings do weird things sometimes, so I didn’t think too much about it.
Until those first few notes of “I Want You Back” started up.
I remember trying to ignore it at the very beginning because my sister was super into whoever was performing, and I, as a mature 14 year old with more sophisticated taste, couldn’t be seen enjoying whatever pop group my younger sister found so intriguing. It didn’t take long, however, before I couldn’t stop myself from glancing over at the TV. I looked back at the computer monitor, willing myself not to turn back to the boys dancing on afternoon daytime television, but it was an irresistible force, a siren call to my young and impressionable mind. Try as I might, I was not strong enough to overcome the allure of the cute boys, bubbly pop music, and cheesy dance moves.
I turned back to the TV. And accepted my new life as a teeny bopper.
The Disney Channel concert special aired a few months later, and I remember counting down the days until the night it finally graced my TV. I recorded it – and every subsequent television appearance – on VHS, and watched it religiously every time it re-aired. I was already hooked before watching the special, but after that, I was a certified fanatic. I joined the fan club, bought every piece of merchandise I could get my hands on, and scoured the internet and my local record store trying to collect every imported single and album I could find. Posters covered my bedroom walls (and ceiling), and I’ll never forget the look on my Nana’s face as she walked into my room one day to find every single inch – floor to ceiling, minus the carpet – plastered in posters.
And you’ve never known true terror until a giant poster falls off the ceiling and lands on top of you in the middle of the night.
My mom even let us skip school and drove us to the mall the day No Strings Attached was released so we could buy the CD as soon as the record store opened.
And then, the holy grail – I got to see them in concert at the tender age of seventeen. It was a huge deal, not only because it was *NSYNC, but because it was the first time I’d been allowed to go to a concert with just my friends without any parental supervision at all. I remember having to stand in line outside Blockbuster all by myself for hours on a cold, dreary, and foggy morning to buy tickets, my mom sitting in the warm car waiting for me. Looking back, I’m not sure why none of my friends joined me (*side-eyes them now*), but it was worth it once *NSYNC appeared on that stage. It was the best night of my first seventeen years, and still one of my all-time favorite concerts. My ears haven’t been the same since, though.
I had tickets to see them again for the PopOdyssey tour, but that concert was cancelled the night before because the crews hadn’t been able to finish building the stage in time due to rain from Tropical Storm Barry. I was absolutely heartbroken. They did an interview on the local news that night, breaking the news of the cancellation and promising that they’d come back and make up the concert. It’s been 23 years and I’m still waiting. I still haven’t given up hope, though.
I’m not ashamed to admit that I still listen to their music on occasion. The nostalgia, a callback to a more innocent and less stressful time – okay, being a teenager was still stressful, but at least I didn’t have to pay bills – and the feeling that only a pop classic from your teenage years can evoke, helps ease the stress of this sometimes overwhelming world.
14-year-old me would never have believed that I would one day be getting an advanced copy of a book about *NSYNC, or that I would also get to ramble on about them and my memories for far too long in a review.
Oh yeah, I’m supposed to be writing a review, not a memoir.
*NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration is a fun trip down memory lane for anyone who was a fan of the band in their prime, and for those younger fans who are only just discovering them thanks to some of their more recent stuff, it’s a nice, easy way to learn more about them.
At 224 pages – less, if you don’t count full-page pictures or the timeline and discography at the end – it’s a quick read, and while there’s nothing really new here for hard-core fans, it’s still an interesting look at the band. From their origins to their “hiatus,” there’s information about every stage of *NSYNC, and it’s definitely worth reading, if only for the nostalgia.
In addition to the well-researched information, it includes pictures, info on their various solo careers, what they’re up to now, as well as the aforementioned timeline and discography.
It’s not a deep dive into their history, and I doubt non-fans would find it interesting, but I would definitely recommend it to those looking to relive a bit of the *NSYNC glory days.
I still remember where I was the day I became a boy band-loving, pop music-obsessed, Bop Magazine-buying teeny bopper. It was April, 1998, I was 14 years old, and I was sitting at the desktop computer in my parents’ living room while my sister, inexplicably, watched The Ricki Lake Show. I didn’t know why my younger sister was watching Ricki Lake at that particular moment, much like I didn’t yet know that my entire life was about to change, but younger siblings do weird things sometimes, so I didn’t think too much about it.
Until those first few notes of “I Want You Back” started up.
I remember trying to ignore it at the very beginning because my sister was super into whoever was performing, and I, as a mature 14 year old with more sophisticated taste, couldn’t be seen enjoying whatever pop group my younger sister found so intriguing. It didn’t take long, however, before I couldn’t stop myself from glancing over at the TV. I looked back at the computer monitor, willing myself not to turn back to the boys dancing on afternoon daytime television, but it was an irresistible force, a siren call to my young and impressionable mind. Try as I might, I was not strong enough to overcome the allure of the cute boys, bubbly pop music, and cheesy dance moves.
I turned back to the TV. And accepted my new life as a teeny bopper.
The Disney Channel concert special aired a few months later, and I remember counting down the days until the night it finally graced my TV. I recorded it – and every subsequent television appearance – on VHS, and watched it religiously every time it re-aired. I was already hooked before watching the special, but after that, I was a certified fanatic. I joined the fan club, bought every piece of merchandise I could get my hands on, and scoured the internet and my local record store trying to collect every imported single and album I could find. Posters covered my bedroom walls (and ceiling), and I’ll never forget the look on my Nana’s face as she walked into my room one day to find every single inch – floor to ceiling, minus the carpet – plastered in posters.
And you’ve never known true terror until a giant poster falls off the ceiling and lands on top of you in the middle of the night.
My mom even let us skip school and drove us to the mall the day No Strings Attached was released so we could buy the CD as soon as the record store opened.
And then, the holy grail – I got to see them in concert at the tender age of seventeen. It was a huge deal, not only because it was *NSYNC, but because it was the first time I’d been allowed to go to a concert with just my friends without any parental supervision at all. I remember having to stand in line outside Blockbuster all by myself for hours on a cold, dreary, and foggy morning to buy tickets, my mom sitting in the warm car waiting for me. Looking back, I’m not sure why none of my friends joined me (*side-eyes them now*), but it was worth it once *NSYNC appeared on that stage. It was the best night of my first seventeen years, and still one of my all-time favorite concerts. My ears haven’t been the same since, though.
I had tickets to see them again for the PopOdyssey tour, but that concert was cancelled the night before because the crews hadn’t been able to finish building the stage in time due to rain from Tropical Storm Barry. I was absolutely heartbroken. They did an interview on the local news that night, breaking the news of the cancellation and promising that they’d come back and make up the concert. It’s been 23 years and I’m still waiting. I still haven’t given up hope, though.
I’m not ashamed to admit that I still listen to their music on occasion. The nostalgia, a callback to a more innocent and less stressful time – okay, being a teenager was still stressful, but at least I didn’t have to pay bills – and the feeling that only a pop classic from your teenage years can evoke, helps ease the stress of this sometimes overwhelming world.
14-year-old me would never have believed that I would one day be getting an advanced copy of a book about *NSYNC, or that I would also get to ramble on about them and my memories for far too long in a review.
Oh yeah, I’m supposed to be writing a review, not a memoir.
*NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration is a fun trip down memory lane for anyone who was a fan of the band in their prime, and for those younger fans who are only just discovering them thanks to some of their more recent stuff, it’s a nice, easy way to learn more about them.
At 224 pages – less, if you don’t count full-page pictures or the timeline and discography at the end – it’s a quick read, and while there’s nothing really new here for hard-core fans, it’s still an interesting look at the band. From their origins to their “hiatus,” there’s information about every stage of *NSYNC, and it’s definitely worth reading, if only for the nostalgia.
In addition to the well-researched information, it includes pictures, info on their various solo careers, what they’re up to now, as well as the aforementioned timeline and discography.
It’s not a deep dive into their history, and I doubt non-fans would find it interesting, but I would definitely recommend it to those looking to relive a bit of the *NSYNC glory days.
November 2, 2024
First, I want to thank Selena Fragassi and Quarto Books for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
Calling all die hard fans of NSYNC it is imperative that you go out and get Selena Fragassi’s NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration book that she just wrote!! It is incredibly detailed with never before heard of stories (ok I never heard of them), beautiful pictures of them throughout the years, a discography of solo and together projects, and timeline of events. You learn about where the boys individually came from, how they became a band, and to what they have been up to since the group breakup. Selena made this book an extremely special collectors edition for all those who love NSYNC!!
If you did not know you do now that I am a HUGE fan of NSYNC!!! I have mad crushes on Lance and JC. I have loved their music and them since the early 90’s! Like Selena you can see me in the grocery store when my fave song Tearin Up My Heart comes on and I am lip syncing or bopping my head to the music. Oh I don’t care who sees me lol…those are my boys! So, when I heard Selena wrote a book about NSYNC just like she did about my other obsession New Kids On The Block oh I knew I had to read it and review it for her!! Side note if you have not read her New Kid On The Block book what are you waiting for? That is another good read!
Selena really did educate me in this book on many things I did not know about. For example I did not know there was a 5th member by the name of Jason right before they found Lance. That was an interesting story to hear about. Wonder where it is now and if he is kicking himself for not sticking with it. However, if he never left the world might not have met Lance!
Selena gave us a backstory of where each of the boys came from, their home life, how they got into the band, and later on in the book we get an update on where they are now in life.
Over the years there have been wars with The Backstreet Boys and NSYNC and Selena discusses his and includes pictures. This gets me thinking…are The Backstreet Boys going to get their book next time around? I do love them too! I had the honor of meeting Howie D and Nick at the Boulevard Mall back in the day. Howie and AJ are my faves!
You can’t talk about NSYNC without talking about The Original Mickey Mouse Club and how Justin met and got their start there. Not to mention all the incredible young talent that would grow up to be famous stars! Oh and we all know that is where Justin met Brittney.
Speaking of Justin and Britney Selena went there and focused on them and everything that has been going on to the present day! She did an incredible job summarizing everything up perfectly. My two cents…I love NSYNC..loved Justin and Britney together back in the day…but after reading Britney’s new book and learning Justin’s actions sorry but I am team Britney.
Selena dives in and explains everything that happened with what went on with the whole Lou Pearlman situation and included pictures.
NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration is an incredibly researched, well put together and very well written book that every NSYNC fan should have.
Calling all die hard fans of NSYNC it is imperative that you go out and get Selena Fragassi’s NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration book that she just wrote!! It is incredibly detailed with never before heard of stories (ok I never heard of them), beautiful pictures of them throughout the years, a discography of solo and together projects, and timeline of events. You learn about where the boys individually came from, how they became a band, and to what they have been up to since the group breakup. Selena made this book an extremely special collectors edition for all those who love NSYNC!!
If you did not know you do now that I am a HUGE fan of NSYNC!!! I have mad crushes on Lance and JC. I have loved their music and them since the early 90’s! Like Selena you can see me in the grocery store when my fave song Tearin Up My Heart comes on and I am lip syncing or bopping my head to the music. Oh I don’t care who sees me lol…those are my boys! So, when I heard Selena wrote a book about NSYNC just like she did about my other obsession New Kids On The Block oh I knew I had to read it and review it for her!! Side note if you have not read her New Kid On The Block book what are you waiting for? That is another good read!
Selena really did educate me in this book on many things I did not know about. For example I did not know there was a 5th member by the name of Jason right before they found Lance. That was an interesting story to hear about. Wonder where it is now and if he is kicking himself for not sticking with it. However, if he never left the world might not have met Lance!
Selena gave us a backstory of where each of the boys came from, their home life, how they got into the band, and later on in the book we get an update on where they are now in life.
Over the years there have been wars with The Backstreet Boys and NSYNC and Selena discusses his and includes pictures. This gets me thinking…are The Backstreet Boys going to get their book next time around? I do love them too! I had the honor of meeting Howie D and Nick at the Boulevard Mall back in the day. Howie and AJ are my faves!
You can’t talk about NSYNC without talking about The Original Mickey Mouse Club and how Justin met and got their start there. Not to mention all the incredible young talent that would grow up to be famous stars! Oh and we all know that is where Justin met Brittney.
Speaking of Justin and Britney Selena went there and focused on them and everything that has been going on to the present day! She did an incredible job summarizing everything up perfectly. My two cents…I love NSYNC..loved Justin and Britney together back in the day…but after reading Britney’s new book and learning Justin’s actions sorry but I am team Britney.
Selena dives in and explains everything that happened with what went on with the whole Lou Pearlman situation and included pictures.
NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration is an incredibly researched, well put together and very well written book that every NSYNC fan should have.
September 23, 2024
4 stars
My 90s kid heart is happy and full of nostalgia with this book.
I love the author, took their time, and talked about each band member.
This was a blast to read.
#jcwasthebest
My 90s kid heart is happy and full of nostalgia with this book.
I love the author, took their time, and talked about each band member.
This was a blast to read.
#jcwasthebest
September 30, 2024
It was a fun trip down memory lane and all the wishes that the *NSYNC collective fandom has that they will get back together at some point. It was fun to see some fan photos from over the years besides the professional ones. I would be interested to see what this book looks like in person compared to digital format. Thank you Netgallery, Epic Ink and Selena Fragassi for choosing me to be an arc reader for this book.
September 28, 2024
Oh man! This book was a total blast from the past! I remember middle school, and all the girls were obsessed with *NSYNC. Honestly, even the guys got into their music! There were several acts in the school talent show with kids recreating their iconic songs,and in one instance, a group of guys learned the dance moves to impress their dates to the school dance. It was amazing! We all had every *NSYNC CD there was, and listened to them every chance we got. And band merch? Yup, we had it all! I know I personally had at least 5 of their posters on my bedroom wall. Lol! While most of the girls were all doe-eyed about Justin’s baby face and ramen-esque curls, I was more drawn to the more rugged appearance of Chris. In fact, the “I Drive Myself Crazy” music video was one of my favorites because he had more screen time. My love of all things *NSYNC only grew from there, and now that I am an adult, I have passed the music down to my kids. And yes, they absolutely laughed and gave me weird looks when I freaked out about the reunion. Did they watch the video, though? Bet your tushy they did! Lol!
Generally, I stick to mostly memoirs when it comes to nonfiction books, but when I saw this book, I HAD to read it! I loved that there were some photos and details about the guys that I had never seen or known about. I mean, I still follow them all on social media, so I thought I was still relatively in the loop. Apparently not as much as I thought (though I will admit to NOT being a stalker-level super fan). The author did a great job collecting facts and compiling into a format that is both visually appealing and easy to read. I really appreciated how it went from group facts to a deep dive into each of the guys and what they’ve been doing. Gotta say, while I love them all, I definitely have two favorites now, and I can’t decide between them! Lance is such a beautiful human, and I love following him on Instagram! And Joey is just such a fun-loving guy! Have you watched him on Food Network??? (Oh God, I’m old…)
Anyway, major kudos to this author! Thank you for allowing me to relive the good part of my childhood/teen years in vivid clarity! This book would be awesome for anyone who loves *NSYNC or wants to learn more about the band or its members. Here’s hoping for a full-on reunion at some point!
🧚🏻 A huge thank you goes out to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and author Selena Fragrassi for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Generally, I stick to mostly memoirs when it comes to nonfiction books, but when I saw this book, I HAD to read it! I loved that there were some photos and details about the guys that I had never seen or known about. I mean, I still follow them all on social media, so I thought I was still relatively in the loop. Apparently not as much as I thought (though I will admit to NOT being a stalker-level super fan). The author did a great job collecting facts and compiling into a format that is both visually appealing and easy to read. I really appreciated how it went from group facts to a deep dive into each of the guys and what they’ve been doing. Gotta say, while I love them all, I definitely have two favorites now, and I can’t decide between them! Lance is such a beautiful human, and I love following him on Instagram! And Joey is just such a fun-loving guy! Have you watched him on Food Network??? (Oh God, I’m old…)
Anyway, major kudos to this author! Thank you for allowing me to relive the good part of my childhood/teen years in vivid clarity! This book would be awesome for anyone who loves *NSYNC or wants to learn more about the band or its members. Here’s hoping for a full-on reunion at some point!
🧚🏻 A huge thank you goes out to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and author Selena Fragrassi for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
November 20, 2024
Wow! As an NSYNC fan this book was a fangirl trip down memory lane. From the history of the band, travel, boy band wars, pop culture, tours and highlighting their individual careers, this book is a great celebration of the band. I loved it and it would be a great gift for any NSYNC fan. Thanks to NetGalley for the complimentary copy in exchange for my honest feedback.
December 26, 2024
There was not a single thing in this book that I didn't read 500 times in teen magazines and unauthorized biographies when I was a teenager, but it was still really fun to revisit the group's entire career and look through so many of the photos I remembered so well. The book definitely has value as a piece of nostalgia, even if it isn't the most compelling read I've ever picked up.
December 12, 2024
I absolutely loved this book. You can tell it was written by a fan, and that just makes it even better, in my opinion. There are so many good photos that I use to have on my walls as a teen and ones I didn't have. I love having them all in one place to enjoy again!
December 31, 2024
NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration is a brief history of the boy band NSYNC. Detailing the trajectory of the group and all of their success, this has all of the information and facts to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the boy band.
October 19, 2024
Cute. Enjoyed this. Brought back many happy memories
December 27, 2024
To be honest, I’ve never been a huge fan of NSYNC. I know who they are, of course, and I’ve had my fair share of great parties and dance-offs to their music. But the intense fandom surrounding them never really resonated with me. That said, it didn’t stop me from picking up their 30th Anniversary Celebration book—and I’m glad I did, because I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Coming in with minimal knowledge of the group, I found it fascinating to learn about their history and journey. I was genuinely surprised by the highs and lows they faced, especially the betrayal by their own manager. It’s hard for me to wrap my head around behavior like that, and reading about it really struck a chord.
On the brighter side, I was amazed at how much the members’ families—especially their mothers—supported them throughout their careers. Perhaps the biggest surprise for me was discovering that they found success in Europe before making it big in the U.S. It’s not something I would have guessed, but as they say, you do what you’ve got to do—and they certainly did.
The book offers a well-rounded overview of each member, a detailed timeline of their career milestones, recordings, relationships, and break-ups. It’s beautifully illustrated with plenty of photos and even includes fan stories that capture the essence of NSYNC’s impact. The book concludes with a look at what the members have been up to post-breakup and where they are now, providing a satisfying sense of closure.
Coming in with minimal knowledge of the group, I found it fascinating to learn about their history and journey. I was genuinely surprised by the highs and lows they faced, especially the betrayal by their own manager. It’s hard for me to wrap my head around behavior like that, and reading about it really struck a chord.
On the brighter side, I was amazed at how much the members’ families—especially their mothers—supported them throughout their careers. Perhaps the biggest surprise for me was discovering that they found success in Europe before making it big in the U.S. It’s not something I would have guessed, but as they say, you do what you’ve got to do—and they certainly did.
The book offers a well-rounded overview of each member, a detailed timeline of their career milestones, recordings, relationships, and break-ups. It’s beautifully illustrated with plenty of photos and even includes fan stories that capture the essence of NSYNC’s impact. The book concludes with a look at what the members have been up to post-breakup and where they are now, providing a satisfying sense of closure.
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