A poignant and glorious photographic memoir that pays homage to the long friendship between the legendary Cicely Tyson and acclaimed fashion designer B Michael, who worked with her to make her gorgeous through her last bow.

PEOPLE magazine Book of the WeekWhat greater act of friendship is there than making someone dear look and feel their most beautiful and powerful? That was the priceless gift acclaimed designer B Michael gave to one of Hollywood’s greatest actresses, Cicely Tyson, over the course of their close, decades-long relationship.In this four-color visual memoir packed with stunning photographs–studio photos, candids from the author's collection, and paparazzi shots–many never before seen, B Michael recalls their shared bond and what it was like to dress the Queen of Hollywood for her extraordinary life events.B was with Ms. Tyson for the most glamorous times—the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, White House functions, glittering galas, high-profile funerals—as well as her tenderest days. Their circle included a who’s who of Black celebrities: Sidney Poitier, Barack Obama, Common, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Viola Davis, Oprah, Tyler Perry, Valerie Simpson, Phylicia Rashad, and many more, most of whom are featured in personal and paparazzi photographs in these pages.Throughout their time together, B and Cicely enjoyed shocking the fashionistas, shattering inane rules limiting what a woman of a certain age should wear, devoted themselves to changing the world for the better through philanthropic efforts, laughed, cried, and inspired and celebrated each other’s excellence.Whether you’re a fan of pop culture, couture, Hollywood, B, or Cicely Tyson, Muse is a reminder that we all have the power to be showstoppers in our own lives.Includes written contributions from:Lenny KravitzBridget FoleySusan Fales-HillValerie Simpson