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The definitive biography of Michael Jackson, a “vivid…gripping..authoritative account of a world-changing force of nature” (Rolling Stone), celebrating the King of Pop’s legendary contributions to music, dance and popular culture.From the moment in 1965 when he first stepped on stage—at age seven—in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson was destined to become the undisputed King of Pop. In a career spanning four decades, Jackson became a global icon, selling over four hundred million albums, earning thirteen Grammy awards and spinning dance moves that captivated the world. Songs like “Billie Jean” and “Black and White” altered our national discussion of race and equality and Jackson’s signature aesthetic, from the single white glove to the moonwalk, defined a generation. Despite publicized scandals and controversy, Jackson’s ultimate legacy will always be his music.In an account that “reminds us why Michael Jackson was, indeed, a ‘genius’ entertainer” (New York Newsday), Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper delves deeply into Jackson’s music and talent. From the artist’s early days with the Jackson 5, to his stratospheric success as a solo artist, to “Beat It” and “Thriller,” “Bad” and “The Man in the Mirror,” to his volatile final years, his attempted comeback and untimely death, Knopper draws on his “critical and reportorial savvy in assessing Jackson’s creative peaks and valleys,” (USA TODAY) exploring the beguiling and often contradictory forces that fuelled Michael Jackson’s genius. Drawing on an amazing four hundred interviews—ranging from Jackson’s relatives, friends and key record executives to celebrities like and Weird Al Yankovic—this critical biography puts his career into perspective and celebrates his triumph in art and music. This is “a thoughtful look at an artist who grew up in a segregated mill town and who, for the rest of his life, made music to bring down walls” (Chicago Tribune).
Publisher : Simon & Schuster India; Reprint edition (1 January 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 1476730385
ISBN-13 : 978-1476730387
Item Weight : 390 g
Dimensions : 3.3 x 14.2 x 21 cm
Net Quantity : 440.00 Grams
Micjak –
Misleading Title
this is a good book with lots of insights to Michael Jackson’s artistic side, the process of creativity but it is in equal parts the story of his whole life. A very dispassionate look at the artist and his work. Being a MJ fan for life I wish there was more weightage given to discussing his craft, his dancing, his groundbreaking short films, how good he danced and sang even at 50 for O2 rehearsals. It misses out on the reverence and respect that only comes when you truly love MJ and his music. Still a decent read though it doesn’t deconstruct the genius behind his magic.
sunny verma –
One Star
don’t buy it. period.
Martin Jackson –
Come super esperto, appassionato, studioso, wikipediano e fan di Jackson sin dagli anni ’80 devo dire che questo libro mi ha piacevolmente colpito. Inizialmente non sapevo se fidarmi dato che è scritto da un giornalista di Rolling Stone, rivista più incentrata verso il rock-bianco che, quando Michael era ancora vivo, ha sempre avuto da ridire sul suo conto. Ma invece ho constatato che il giornalista ha fatto un lavoro egregio non soffermandosi sul gossip e ricostruendo in maniera onesta e ben documentata tutta la vita e la carriera di Michael, per una volta soffermandosi anche sugli ingiustamente sottovalutati album HIStory e Invincible, che di solito vengono snobbati da altri libri su Jackson, specialmente se scritti da autori americani. Lo consiglio a tutti i fan e appassionati di musica.
virginie temprano –
Apparemment super livre, ma belle mère est ravie, elle l’a lu une seconde fois tellement elle a adoré. Je recommande vivement
V. Rodrigues –
The author should have done better research and checked his information. This book does not bring new information, considering J. Randy Taraborelli’s ‘The Magic and the Madness’, and Randall Sullivan’s ‘Untouchable’,
mrs. beeton –
Steve Knopper obviously got to know his subject very well before putting pen to paper. Despite my fondness for MJ, I am prepared to accept the entire truth; “good, bad or ugly”. Fortunately, I am enjoying mostly the “good” as the author is giving us, the fans, a fair, truthful and biography I can’t put down. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER MICHAEL JACKSON.
Paul S. –
Steve Knopper’s book, MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson, is a history of the Jackson family and Michael Jackson’s career, as told through interviews with the Jackson family and hundreds of people who were part of the Jacksons phenomenon from the beginning and through MJ’s career. The book is an enjoyable trip through pop music history, with plenty of cautionary tales and heartbreak. Sign up for a streaming service because you’ll want to follow along by looking up the songs as you go. The book would be a fast read except for all of my side-trips to Wikipedia.