Entertainment Memorabilia Appraisal

Prince 'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic' 2000 Calendar

This item is identified as a Prince wall calendar from the year 2000, promoting his album 'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic' and the associated 'Newpower' era. The calendar is highly graphic and features Prince in a vibrant, futuristic aesthetic. The primary color scheme is various shades of purple, blue, and metallic silver, consistent with his artistic imagery of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The cover depicts a stylized illustration of Prince in a shimmering blue-purple suit, holding a uniquely shaped purple guitar, characteristic of his custom instruments, with the iconic 'Love Symbol' (O(+>) integrated into the design, appearing both as a large graphic behind him and as a stylized instrument. The background is composed of intricate, radiating lines and geometric patterns, creating a sense of energy and motion. Text at the bottom reads 'new power @ @ l d er 2000', with 'newpower' spelled out using some inverted characters and '@' substituting for 'o' or 'a'. On the right side, vertical text reads 'RAVE un2 the JOY fantastic'. The calendar appears to be wire-bound along the top edge, indicated by visible rings. There is a red sticker, possibly a price tag or inventory sticker, adhered to the lower right corner, partially obscuring the 'fantastic' text. The overall condition appears used, with some visible creasing and wear, particularly along the edges and binding, suggesting it has been handled. The colors remain vivid, indicating the printing quality was good, although some fading or discoloration cannot be entirely ruled out without closer inspection. This item is a clear piece of Prince memorabilia from a specific period of his career.