Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson

Joseph Vogel

ISBN 10: 1402779380 / ISBN 13: 9781402779381

Published by Sterling Publishing Co Inc, New York, 2011

About this Item

No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked red cloth boards and slight bumping to lower corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn with rubbing to top of spine and general traces of storage. 306pp. A lavishly illustrated study of Michael Jackson which reveals the in-depth picture of 'the man in the music'. The author delves into all of Jackson's albums from his groundbreaking 1979 Off The Wall up to the music he was creating in his final years with detailed explorations of each unforgettable song. Foreword by Anthony DeCurtis Scarce in the UK. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 9.25 x 7.75 Inches. Seller Inventory # 020656

Bibliographic Details

Title: Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work...

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co Inc, New York

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

Rare book

Review:

"The many fans of the King of Pop are going to love this book. Huffington Post writer Vogel began it in 2005, long before Michael Jackson's untimely death, and he wisely focuses on the music and groundbreaking recordings of Jackson's solo career. Scandals and eccentricities are relegated to the background in this critical musical analysis, which will delight even the most knowledgeable Jackson fan. Each track on each record, fr om 1979's Off the Wallthrough 2001's Invincible, including posthumously released recordings, gets a thorough analysis, with listings of the involved writers, producers, and musicians. There is plenty of contextual biographical detail, and Vogel describes the cultural and political backdrop that makes Jackson's achievements all the more remarkable. VERDICT A thoroughly enjoyable analysis of the music and life of the most popular musician of an era."--"Library Journal ""Vogel produced a smart...study of Jackson's creativity and legacy. He achieves moments of intimacy and insight: a glimpse of Jackson, an ambitious perfectionist. Vogel occasionally undermines his hard work by giving Jackson a makeover as a romantic hero rather than a celebrity. Readers will enjoy."- "Publishers Weekly ""