‘M.I.A.,’ the book [video]

It’s hard to find a good book trailer, but occasionally one comes along that people actually will want to watch, such as this one. Behold: “M.I.A.,� the book.

“M.I.A.� was published by Rizzoli last week. It’s a big, colorful hardcover -- 9 by 12 inches, 192 pages -- the kind of thing that looks good on a coffee table.

“M.I.A.� the book was assembled by M.I.A., the Grammy-winning musician. The publisher describes it as “a telling of her story in collages, photos, and prints.� It spans her life from art student at Central Saint Martins in London to musical powerhouse.

The art is collaged, high-key and would seem to be perched at the edge of chaos. “The artwork is comprised of a wide variety of materials and media: video stills turned to stencils pieced back together to make animated installations; spray-painted canvasses scanned then made into digital collages; photographs videotaped, then run through bad computer connections to create graphic prints; artwork on nails, walls, prints for T-shirts, handmade stage costumes—anything she could find while she was touring,� the publisher writes.

The book also includes lyrics, an exclusive interview and a foreword by friend and collaborator Steve Loveridge. Whereas the book trailer includes clips from her music videos.

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