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Author : Selena Millman
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780979458408
Author : Margo Jefferson
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780307277657
The renowned Pulitzer Prize–winning cultural critic brilliantly unravels the complexities of one of the most enigmatic figures of our time in this passionate, incisive, and bracing work of cultural analysis. Who is Michael Jackson and what does it mean to call him a “What Is It”? What do P. T. Barnum, Peter Pan, and Edgar Allan Poe have to do with our fascination with Jackson? How did his curious Victorian upbringing and his tenure as a child prodigy on the “chitlin’ circuit” inform his character and multiplicity of selves? How is Michael Jackson’s celebrity related to the outrageous popularity of nineteenth-century minstrelsy? What is the perverse appeal of child stars for grown-ups and what is the price of such stardom for these children and for us? What uncanniness provoked Michael Jackson to become “Alone of All His Race, Alone of All Her Sex,” while establishing himself as an undeniably great performer with neo-Gothic, dandy proclivities and a producer of visionary music videos? What do we find so unnerving about Michael Jackson’s presumed monstrosity? In short, how are we all of us implicated? In this stunning book, Margo Jefferson gives us the incontrovertible lowdown on call-him-what-you-wish; she offers a powerful reckoning with a quintessential, richly allusive signifier of American society and popular culture.
Author : Steve Knopper
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476730387
A veteran music reporter offers a sweeping and vivid portrait of the King of Pop, from his first on-stage appearance at a local talent show in 1965, to his record-breaking album sales, Grammy awards, dance moves and years of scandal and controversy. --Publisher's description.
Author : Christopher R. Smit
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Music
ISBN : 1409446964
Michael Jackson intrigued and captivated public imagination through musical ingenuity, sexual and racial spectacle, savvy publicity stunts, odd behaviors, and a seemingly apolitical (yet always political) offering of popular art. Intended for classroom use as well as research and general interest, Michael Jackson: Grasping the Spectacle expands our understanding both of this fascinating figure and of gender, sexuality, celebrity, and popular culture.
Author : Richard Lecocq,Francois Allard
Publisher : Cassell
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 1788400577
The complete, definitive study of Michael Jackson's artistic legacy. This is the only book that tells the story behind every single song that the King of Pop ever released - from his formative years with the Jackson Five to his incredible and much-loved output as a solo artist. Over 200 songs, videos and revolutionary dance moves are analysed, uncovering the fascinating stories around their creation and allowing fans the chance to truly understand the artistry behind them. Written by two Michael Jackson experts - the creators of the MJ Data Bank and MJ Stranger websites and editor-in-chief of Michael Jackson magazine, Invincible - this is the definitive book for Michael Jackson fans.
Author : Michael Jackson
Publisher : Crown Archetype
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307716989
In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Michael Jackson tells the story of his life, in his words. In this intimate and often moving personal account of Michael Jackson’s public and private life, he recalls a childhood that was both harsh and joyful but always formidable. Michael and his brothers played amateur music shows and seamy Chicago strip joints until Motown’s corporate image makers turned the Jackson 5 into worldwide superstars. He talks about the happy prankster days of his youth, traveling with his brothers, and of his sometimes difficult relationships with his family over the years. He speaks candidly about the inspiration behind his music, his mesmerizing dance moves, and the compulsive drive to create that has made him one of the biggest stars in the music business and a legend in his own time. Jackson also shares his personal feelings about some of his most public friends…friends like Diana Ross, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, and Katharine Hepburn. He talks openly about the crushing isolation of his fame, of his first love, of his plastic surgery, and of his wholly exceptional career and the often bizarre and unfair rumors that have surrounded it. Illustrated with rare photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael’s personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done by Michael exclusively for this book, Moonwalk is a memorable journey to the very heart and soul of a modern musical genius.
Author : Mark Fisher
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781846943485
The essays in The Resistible Demise of Michael Jackson consummately demonstrate that writing on popular culture can be both thoughtful and heartfelt. The contributors, who include accomplished music critics as well as renowned theorists, are some of the most astute and eloquent writers on pop today. The collection is made up of new essays written in the wake of Jackson's death, and includes Barney Hoskyns' classic NME piece written at the time of Thriller, and contributions from Ian Penman, David Stubbs, Paul Lester, and Chris Roberts.
Author : Susan Woodward
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780578138022
Otherness and Power: Michael Jackson and His Media Critics is an innovative study of the cultural impact of Michael Jackson. Jackson had millions of ardent fans around the world, but from the early days of his adult career many in the media mocked and reviled him. How did such divergent attitudes come about? This book examines the origins and psychological underpinnings of the media's hostility by closely analyzing some of the most harshly critical writings about Jackson. While racism and discomfort with Jackson's "otherness" have previously been recognized as the elements that fueled media criticisms, Susan Woodward reveals another important factor: the perception that Jackson was extraordinarily powerful, in ways that went beyond celebrity and wealth. Through research and careful analysis, Woodward explores the ways in which Jackson's power was seen, the largely unconscious response to his power, the functions of the media's criticisms and the origins of the perceptions of Jackson's power.
Author : Shawn Henning
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781449030155
As fans of entertainers our voice is often overlooked. We are passed off as simple fans who really don't know to much. The media, with all their experts, reports, opinions, and speculations are often times not the truth. For the first time the fans of Michael Jackson will speak out. False reports and rumors are exposed in this book and the Author provides in indepth look at the media theories and speculations. The fans finally have a book that expresses what they know to be the truth about The Icon of Music Michael Jackson. The Author takes you through Michael Jackson life from the viewpoint of a fan. Backed by intense research and interview from noted film-maker and defense witness for Michael Jackson Larry Nimmer who also wrote this about the book. "You've done excellent research and there were some things that I learned that I didn't know. It was interesting what you had to say about the accusers and about his dad, Joe Jackson. I liked your comparison that Americans will sleep with animals in their bed but they are not accused of bestailiaty... good comparison... You've presented a convincing story about people who fabricated stories for personal gain, including the media, at the expense of Michael Jackson... great job and very interesting." Larry Nimmer
Author : Diane Dimond
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780743270922
Chronicles the music superstar's battles against child molestation charges from 1993 to 2005, in an account that examines the complicated aspects of the case and provides insight into Jackson's self-transformation and the events at the Neverland Ranch.
Author : Syl Mortilla
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1507881754
Syl Mortilla authoring a biography on the life, works and soul of the icon Michael Jackson has been eagerly anticipated by the fan community since the inception of his popular blog in 2013. Mortilla's unique insights on Michael Jackson led to his writings being endorsed by longtime friends of the man himself - with Karen Faye, Michael's make-up artist and confidante of thirty years providing the foreword to the book, and Michael's official photographer Harrison Funk providing the cover image. The book is further advocated by fellow esteemed Michael Jackson bloggers Damien Shields and Charlie Thomson. The onus of this distinctive biography is on the utilisation of Michael Jackson's art as a window to an understanding of the man largely considered an enigma. The book explores Michael's evolution from pop star to global figure, with Mortilla questioning whether the people of planet Earth can afford to dismiss the totemic value of Michael Jackson's unrivalled fame and legacy apropos its potential as an opportunity for promoting world peace.A percentage of proceeds from the book are being donated to the registered not-for-profit charity, Michael Jackson's Legacy."Syl Mortilla has a remarkable and uncanny understanding of Michael Jackson that I do not see in any other... his writing is the blood pulsing from Michael's heart to all of his fans... Michael's life spoke, and Syl Mortilla was listening." - Karen Faye"Syl Mortilla's work is like a tapestry of truth; an assortment of facts, quotes and insights plucked from the depths of Michael Jackson's extensive body of work, carefully woven together with poetically articulated observations and interpretations of that work that'll make you look at, listen to, or think about it in a whole new light." - Damien Shields"Syl Mortilla is a fantastic wordsmith with an encyclopaedic knowledge of Michael Jackson... a sensitive and sympathetic writer with a truly unique voice." - Charles Thomson
Author : Joseph Vogel
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780525566588
For half a century, Michael Jackson’s music has been an indelible part of our cultural consciousness. Landmark albums such as Off the Wall and Thriller shattered records, broke racial barriers, amassed awards, and set a new standard for popular music. While his songs continue to be played in nearly every corner of the world, however, they have rarely been given serious critical attention. The first book dedicated solely to exploring his creative work, Man in the Music guides us through an unparalleled analysis of Jackson’s recordings, album by album, from his trailblazing work with Quincy Jones to his later collaborations with Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Rodney Jerkins. Drawing on rare archival material and on dozens of original interviews with the collaborators, engineers, producers, and songwriters who helped bring the artist’s music into the world, Jackson expert and acclaimed cultural critic Joseph Vogel reveals the inspirations, demos, studio sessions, technological advances, setbacks and breakthroughs, failures and triumphs, that gave rise to an immortal body of work.
Author : Bruce Swedien,Michael Jackson
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Music
ISBN : 1423464958
Recounts the author's career as an award-winning recording engineer and highlights his work with Michael Jackson on his most influential albums.
Author : ChristopherR. Smit
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781351558341
Throughout his 40-year career, Michael Jackson intrigued and captivated public imagination through musical ingenuity, sexual and racial spectacle, savvy publicity stunts, odd behaviours, and a seemingly apolitical (yet always political) offering of popular art. A consistent player on the public stage from the age of eight, his consciousness was no doubt shaped by his countless public appearances, both designed and serendipitous. The artefacts he left behind - music, interviews, books written by and about him, and commercial products including dolls, buttons, posters, and photographs, videos, movies - will all become data in our cultural conversation about who Michael Jackson was, who he wanted to be, who we made him to be, and why. Michael Jackson: Grasping the Spectacle includes essays that aim to understand Jackson from multiple perspectives: critical cultural theory, musicology, art history, media studies, cultural anthropology, sociology, philosophy, religious studies, literary theory, gender studies, performance studies, disability studies, film studies, and African-American studies. Intended for classroom use as well as research and general interest, this book expands our understanding both of this fascinating figure himself and of gender, sexuality, celebrity, and popular culture.
Author : J.D. Rockefeller
Publisher : J.D. Rockefeller
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781523605071
Michael Jackson, also known as the King of Pop has led an unusual but meaningful life. Through his entire lifetime, he sold millions of copies of albums and his songs can be heard almost everywhere. Moreover, almost everyone knows at least one of his songs. Although there is no doubt that he is indeed extremely successful, he did not achieve it instantly. In fact, he also experienced struggles and obstacles along the way. Fortunately, he was able to overcome all of it and his determination to be an outstanding artist never faded.Just like any other person, he is such a unique person with unique experiences in life and that is what made him Michael Jackson. All of the things that happened to him had truly shaped his life and so, in order to understand Michael Jackson more, there is a need to know those things in detail. This book was created to highlight and share the unusual life as well as the tragic death of the King of Pop. In here, you may discover things that you never know before, things that had made a great impact in Michael's life. It would surely help you get to know this amazing man more on a personal level. This includes knowing him as a person and not just an artist or a singer. To cut the story short, this book aims to provide you the life of Michael Jackson from his early years until his death.