Prince intentionally took steps to avoid the allure of fame, according to a friend.

In 1984, Prince created a song titled "Paisley Park" that depicted his ideal personal haven, which eventually came to fruition. As a result, the renowned pop artist remained there until his passing.

A new photo book, "Prince: Icon," has been released, showcasing the life and career of the singer/songwriter who passed away in 2016 at age 57. The book features photographs from 17 photographers, spanning from Prince's early days in Minneapolis to his global tours.

Steve Parke, Prince's art director at Paisley Park for several years, curated the book.

Prince remained in Minnesota despite his fame, as Parke explained to Planet Chronicle Digital.

He preferred to concentrate on his creative pursuits in one location rather than being distracted by the numerous attractions in cities like New York or LA.

"He could afford to invest in a studio space because of the money he made, which was incredible for someone of his age. Many people would spend their earnings on material possessions or experiences instead of investing in their future."

"I believe he invested in himself, which is quite impressive. It seems that this was the key factor - investing in himself, feeling comfortable in the area, and avoiding temptation to go out," Parke stated.

"Although he didn't want to, I believe it's a different level in some cities, particularly when famous people are involved, and people can easily get to him. He may have intentionally kept himself away from that."

In 1987, Prince constructed a 65,000-square-foot, $10 million recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, which he named Paisley Park, according to the New Yorker.

By the end of the 1990s, the facility, initially intended for commercial use, had ceased to accept external clients.

Prince reportedly aimed to establish a "self-contained dominion" where he could exercise "total control" as an artist, although it's unclear when he started residing there.

"He invested in himself, which I think is pretty incredible. And I do think that that was what it came down to – investing in himself, being comfortable in the area, and also knowing he wasn’t going to have a lot of temptation to go out." — Steve Parke, Prince's art director

"Parke stated that when he first began working there, it was a recording studio accessible to anyone. Anyone could reserve time there. He recalled seeing MC Hammer and his crew entering one day because they had been practicing there. Eventually, Hammer began reserving all the studios."

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"He would book so much of the time and rehearsal space, the sound stage, that he would just have it all locked up. It became a place not anybody could try and book," Parke emphasized.

"Parke recounted an experience from his time outdoors when he encountered Ann-Margret, who was filming "Grumpier Old Men." At the time, Parke was 25 years old. As he walked towards her, he noticed her beauty and asked if she had seen Prince. Ann-Margret replied that she had not, and Parke was shocked to discover that she was the actress herself."

Prince gave Parke a pager, which was popular during that time. The star requested a meeting with Parke at a downtown shopping center.

"Prince appeared in a mall with his bodyguards, and people acknowledged his presence but did not go crazy over it."

And finding privacy outside the spotlight was easy in Minnesota, said Parke.

"He rented out a whole movie theater or a bowling alley late at night in Minneapolis, and he was comfortable with everyone there. They cracked jokes back and forth when they weren't rehearsing, and it felt like a family."

Prince remained unphased by cities like New York or Los Angeles, as Parke stated.

"He recounted how someone picked him up to take him to Paisley Park. At the time, he only saw cornfields and then a large, boxy-looking building with a pyramid glass top. He was confused, thinking it would be in a big city. However, he realized that the person wanted more privacy and less distractions, so they could focus."

"I was taken aback when I discovered it in the middle of nowhere. It was his home, but it was also so much more than just that."

In 1996, on Valentine's Day, Prince married Mayte Garcia. Soon after, they discovered they were expecting a child. Before their son's birth, they chose to name him Amiir, which means "prince" in Arabic.

Parke joked about Prince's controversial behavior of wearing sweaters, which was unexpected for him. People didn't expect Prince to be so relaxed, and if you worked for him, you knew the hours you were going to be working.

"One night, around 9 o'clock, I recall him yawning and saying, "We should probably wrap it up.""

"I said, 'What?'" Parke replied. "I believe he was attempting to reach a compromise in his work schedule. He was considering having a child. He was beginning to ease up on his intense schedule."

In October of that year, a baby was born with Pfeiffer syndrome type 2, a rare genetic disorder. Sadly, he passed away just six days after birth.

In her 2017 memoir, Garcia revealed that she had a miscarriage two years later. The couple divorced in 2000.

At his Paisley Park studio compound, Prince was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in an elevator at the age of 57. An autopsy revealed that his death was caused by an accidental overdose of fentanyl.

It is believed that Prince unknowingly consumed a lethal drug, which was present in fake Vicodin pills, according to the authorities.

Parke admitted that he struggled to cope with his friend's death. Now, he cherishes the brief moments he shared with the intensely private celebrity.

""Watching him play basketball was enjoyable, as I recall from 1988 when I saw him compete with friends from the city," said Parke."

I recall when I collaborated with him, he invited me to join him in a soundproof room where he was working on a guitar riff. He would chat with me while playing music, and eventually, he would share the music he was working on.

"I later learned from his engineers that he did not do that. He barely did that for other musicians. I thought it was a reward for doing well, but I believe he felt at peace there."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.