Who says that the publishing industry is for nerds. Over the weekend, the book industry took over Downtown Los Angles for Bookexpo America, its annual convention. The big party of the weekend wasn't the New Yorker's annual bash or PGW's party. Rather, it was a private party in the Hollywood Hills home of Prince!

And yes, he did an hour and half set starting at 1:30am for the 300 or so guests. The set included mostly covers, all which sounded awesome. Come on, Prince covering The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, etc. It was amazing.

Cameron Diaz, Seth Rogan and Olivia Newton-John were among the various publishing industry folks who got one of the lucky tickets to the party.

The party was to help create buzz for his upcoming book, 21 Nights, which is coming out in September through Atria................

PRINCE | HIS HOUSE | MAY 30, 2008
Have A Little Help From My Friends / Crimson & Clover / Wild Thing / The One You Wanna See / Cream / You Got The Look / Shh / Be Happy / Everyday People / Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again) / With Love / Housequake / Honkey Tonk Woman / 7 / Come Together / Purple Rain / 1999.