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

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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:

"Joseph Vogel has brilliantly cracked the DNA, the code of the work, the artistry of Michael Joseph Jackson. This is the book I have been long awaiting -- a pointed, intelligent dissection of an epic body of work."  -Spike Lee
Over his four decades in the public spotlight, Michael Jackson dazzled audiences, broke down barriers, and transformed popular music. Yet his brilliance as an artist has often been overshadowed by the tabloid frenzy that surrounded his unusual life. Now author Joseph Vogel returns to to the albums, songs and videos that made the King of Pop a cultural force in the first place. From Off the Wall and Thriller, to Bad, Dangerous, HIStory and beyond, Vogel takes us deep inside Jackson's vast musical catalog. Each song is carefully considered, from well-known classics like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" to lesser-known standouts like "Stranger in Moscow" and "Who Is It."

Meticulously researched and documented, Man in the Music draws on hundreds of sources, including news archives, reviews, Jackson's own words, and interviews with key collaborators. With each chapter, Vogel takes the reader back in time, placing the music in its social and historical context, discussing its relation to Jackson's personal life, and revealing never-before-heard stories from the studio. Featuring a foreword by Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis and a wealth of color photos, this unique book provides the first comprehensive assessment of the "man in the music."

About the Author:

Joseph Vogel is the author of three books, including Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, and PopMatters, among other publications. Vogel has been interviewed by numerous national media outlets, including NPR, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Forbes, The Michael Eric Dyson Show, Democracy Now, and the Associated Press. He currently resides in Rochester, New York.