Product Description

This is a collection of unseen photographs of Michael Jackson from the key period of his career, from the end of the Jackson 5 era, and after release of "Off the Wall" through to the filming of the "Beat It" video for "Thriller". These are candid photos before Jackson was surrounded by handlers and before anyone working with him had to sign nondisclosure agreements or surrender their copyright on photos.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15667 in Books
• Published on: 2009-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

About the Author
Author Todd Gray photographed Micheal Jackson from 1974 to 1983. He is currentlly a professor of art and photography at Cal State University in Long Beach, California.

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Unusual Pictures Fans will LOVE
This is a truly beautiful book & is as stated full of rare pictures which are quite stunning, my only criticism of the book is that there are not enough photos and that some of the best photographs are double page spreads which in my opnion is stupid since inevitably the centre fold/spine always falls in the place where it obliterates the subject of the photo ruining a great picture; that said, true MJ fans will love this book for the unusal photos within it during a period of time where he at least looked happy in almost every shot (whether or not he was is of course up for speculation). Avid fans should buy this book; most fans should possibly save up and wait for the Opus but I am thinking that as this book is more than a tenth of the price of even the discounted early pre-ordered Opus it may well be a more accessible way to get some previously unpublished stunning photos of the beautiful man. If you are expecting any sort of a good read about MJ dont buy this book; it IS just a picture book.