Piece by Piece

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Cover of Piece by Piece

Piece by Piece (ISBN 0-7679-1676-X) is an autobiographical book by singer/songwriter Tori Amos and co-authored by rock music journalist Ann Powers. The book is told in a conversational style with questions posed by Ann and responded to by Tori. They compiled the material for the book through phone conversations and in-person interviews. Along with details about Amos' career, music and personal life it also delves into mythology and religion in a fashion often associated with Amos. The book quickly skyrocketed into the New York Times bestseller list, eventually peaking as high as #2. It was published on February 8, 2005 in the U.S. and in the UK in June 2005. The lyrics "piece by piece" feature in the song "Datura" on the 1999 album To Venus and Back.

The book received mixed reviews from critics, who generally agreed that Amos' writing on the music industry and recording process was the stellar part of the book. Regardless of reviews, the book was more successful than expected and was published in conjunction with Amos' solo album The Beekeeper. The book features several "song canvases," featuring Amos' entries on in-progress songs from the album.