This photo includes a coa from the company global authentics and has been certified authentic. Moonwalk is a 1988 autobiography written by american recording artist michael jackson. Moonwalk by michael jackson overdrive rakuten overdrive. Giving absolutely unrivalled insight into the king of pops life, it details his songwriting process for hits like beat it, rock with you, billie jean, and we are the world. With original foreword by jacqueline kennedy onassis, a new. A very easy read, with michales descriptions painting a clear picture in your mind of the happenings he brought up. Excerpt moonwalk by michael jackson book the crown. Michael jackson was a musical icon at the same level as elvis presley and the beatles. Michael jackson took one giant leap for pop history on march 25, 1983 when he gave an adoring public their first taste of his signature moonwalk in honor of motown records 25th birthday. Black cloth over red boards, title in gilt on spine, replica signature in gilt on front panel. Within a year, the jackson 5 had three consecutive numberone hit records.
Illustrated with rare photographs from jackson family albums and michaels personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done by michael exclusively for this book, moonwalk is a memorable journey to the very heart and soul of a modern musical genius. It reached number one on the new york times best seller list. The 2009 reissue will include the original foreword by jacqueline kennedy onassis, a new introduction by motown founder berry gordy, and an afterword by michael jacksons editor and. Even if you are not a fan of michael jackson you will become one once you read this book. A decade later, however, michael and his brothers had outgrown. The book was first published by doubleday on february 1, 1988, five months after the release of jacksons 1987 bad album, and named after jacksons signature dance move, the moonwalk. Hey guys hope you enjoy my new video to my michael jackson moonwalk book. It was fact filled with his accomplishments, but only sounded like his voice when he talked about his work, his family, and his love for music. Michael joseph jackson august 29, 1958 june 25, 2009 was an american singer, songwriter, and dancer, who was one of the most famous and successful musicians of all time. It reveals and celebrates, as no other book can, the life of this exceptional and beloved musician. Read an exclusive excerpt from michael jacksons book moonwalk.
This was before the years of neverland, molestation charges. It was onassiss idea to do a michael jackson book, one that had hatched while jackson was still a boy with the jackson 5 and onassis was a nonfiction editor at doubleday. The book contains a foreword by jacqueline kennedy onassis. He was the bestselling music artist during the year of his death. Moonwalk by michael jackson, first edition, signed abebooks. Ive always wanted to be able to tell stories, you know, stories that came from my soul. A crisp, clean copy, about fine, with the spine a tinge cupped. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or.
Michael jacksons moonwalk written by michael jackson format. Michael jackson simple english wikipedia, the free. Michael jacksons autobiography published in 1988, hardcover. The book was reissued by doubleday on october, 2009 following jacksons death on june 25, 2009. It became clearly evident to me that michael jackson was a highly mindful individual, particularly in his choice of words.
Yesterday, today, forever, which was broadcast on may 16, 1983. Moonwalk is the only book about his life that michael jackson ever wrote. Like many artists, jackson had many precedents from which he could and did draw. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Michael jackson was the undisputed king of pop and has been called the greatest entertainer who. Like i believe im one of the loneliest people in the world. Certification number is present and in addition the. His other achievements feature multiple guinness world records including the. These new additions were added after his untimely death in june 2009.
It became popular around the world following michael jacksons moonwalk during the performance of billie jean on motown 25. Writers helped michael jackson put his autobiography together for over 4 years before it was published in 1988. Michael jacksons one and only autobiography, moonwalk, will be made available to the public again starting october, 2009. See below noveltywise, it wasnt quite a neil armstrong moment. Moonwalk was michael jackson setting the record straight in response to all the gossip he knew was flying around about himself up until the point it came out in 1988.
Michael jacksons autobiography, based on taperecorded conversations with his editor shaye ereheart, was first published in 1988. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear inside the dj cover. Michael joseph jackson august 29, 1958 june 25, 2009, dubbed the king of pop, was one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time. Michael jackson moonwalk chapter one just kids with a dreamive always wanted to be able to tell stories, you know, stories that came from my soul. Michael joseph jackson august 29, 1958 june 25, 2009 was an american singer, songwriter, and dancer. Michael jacksons one and only autobiography his life, in his words. Id like to sit by a fire and tell people storiesmake them see pictures, make them cry and laugh, take them anywhere emotionally with. See more ideas about michael jackson, jackson and michael j. This was jacksons autobiography and it was an instant hit. Michael writes about his experiences with motown, beforehand at talent contests, earlier shows before becoming famous as the jackson 5 then as the jacksons, and his his music and life after the jacksonsjackson5 up to a little past the release of bad.
Moonwalk by michael jackson meet your next favorite book. Moonwalk by michael jackson, first edition abebooks. Michael jackson s autobiography published in 1988, hardcover. After making his debut in 1964 as a member of the jackson 5, he started a solo career in 1971. Dubbed the king of pop, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers in the history of music. Formerly known as the backslide, the moonwalk is a popping move. Published by doubleday religious publishing group, the. Of course, any book signed by michael jackson is going to sell for a lot more. Autobiography by tom jackson hand signed by tom jackson christmas sale blitz. Moonwalk by jackson, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This new edition has an introduction by berry gordy, founder of motown records and his original mentor, and an afterword by areheart about how the book was written. Unlike the legendary elvis presley and the beatles, michael jackson didnt have star in many movies. In 1988 the michael jackson moon walk book was published. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the midwest, his early days with the jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success.
Moonwalk by michael jackson and a great selection of related books. At jacksons request, the book, which went on to sell an estimated 200,000 copies, was edited by jacqueline kennedy onassis. Jacksons contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure. The way elvis destroyed himself interests me, because i dont ever want to. He had wanted the fans to feel like they owned a signed copy. Signed first edition of moonwalk by michael jackson. Included with this book is an 8 x 10 color photograph of michael that has been autographed by him. He was referred to as the king of pop, and was one of the most influential entertainers in the history of pop music. There has been steady demand for collectible michael jackson books over the past few days. Although not technically scrapped, michael jackson edited it so. This copy signed and inscribed by michael jackson twice. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 12, 2017. Whenever i heard him on the radio, if my parents were nearby, i would get all shy and.
His 1982 album thriller remains the bestselling album of all time. The book was first published by doubleday on february 1, 1988, five. I have the latest edition of moonwalk by michael jackson with a new introduction by berry gordy and a new afterword by one of the books editors, shaye areheart. Michael and his brothers played amateur music shows and seamy chicago strip joints until motowns corporate image makers. The moonwalk is a dance move in which the dancer moves backwards. Today it is in great demand once again, especially the first edition as its truly a collector item and a great piece of michael jackson memorabilia for any fan or collection. Moonwalk is illustrated with rare photographs from jackson family albums and michaels personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done by michael exclusively for the book. In this intimate and often moving personal account of michael jacksons public and private life, he recalls a childhood that was both harsh and joyful but always formidable.
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