Man in the Music : The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson
Author(s): Joseph Vogel
Plays, Theatre, Dance, Film, Television | Music | Non Fiction
"Man in the Music" meticulously tracks Jackson's solo career, from 1979's groundbreaking "Off the Wall" to 2001's "Invincible", to a glimpse into some of his yet-to-be-released material. With each album, Vogel places the music in its social and historical context, discusses its relation to Jackson's personal life, reveals the singer's fascinating process of artistic creation and analyses each record, from its cover, to its songs, to its aesthetic impact and cultural legacy. Rather than focusing on the surface-level sensationalism, "Man in the Music" explores and offers insight into the creative process behind Michael Jackson's work, which serious Michael Jackson fans are sure to be looking for.
In very good condition.
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"The many fans of the King of Pop are going to love this book. Vogel began it in 2005, long before Jackson's death, and he wisely focuses on the music. 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
Joseph Vogel writes about popular culture, music and politics for The Huffington Post. He has been featured in numerous newspaper, radio and TV interviews, including Democracy Now! and the award-winning documentary This Divided State. He currently resides in upstate New York where he teaches and is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Rochester.
General Fields
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- : Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
- : Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
- : 1.139
- : 01 June 2011
- : 229mm X 187mm
- : United States
- : 01 December 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : Joseph Vogel
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : en
- : 782.42164092
- : 320
- : full colour throughout, 120 photographs
