Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson (Hardcover)

Product Description
In late December 2008, Ian Halperin told the world that Michael Jackson had only six months to live. His investigations into Jackson's failing health made headlines around the globe. Six months later, the King of Pop was dead.

Whatever the final autopsy results reveal, it was greed that killed Michael Jackson. Friends and associates paint a tragic picture of the last years and days of his life as Jackson made desperate attempts to prepare for the planned concert series at London's 02 Arena in July 2009. These shows would have earned millions for the singer and his entourage, but he could never have completed them, not mentally, and not physically. Michael knew it and his advisors knew it.

Anyone who caught even a fleeting glimpse of the frail old man hiding beneath the costumes and cosmetics would have understood that the London tour was madness. Why did it happen this way? After an intense five year investigation, New York Times bestselling author Ian Halperin uncovers the real story of Michael Jackson's final years, a suspenseful and surprising thriller.

About the Author
Ian Halperin is also a former winner of the Rolling Stone magazine Award for Investigative Journalism. He is the author or coauthor of five books, including the bestsellers Fire and Rain: The James Taylor Story, and Celine Dion: Behind the Fairytale, as well as a number of expos - s on the modeling industry. He coauthored Who Killed Kurt Cobain? with Max Wallace. Ian is a regular correspondent for Court TV and has contributed to 60 Minutes 2.

Product Details
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment (July 14, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1439177171
ISBN-13: 978-1439177174
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches

What readers said about this book...
"A lot of people would have anticipated that the books following Michael Jackson's death would be rush-jobs at best and hackwork at worst. This falls into neither category. Having been in the writing for five years, during which time Halperin met and talked to an exhaustative list of MJ's nearest and dearest (and the not so, in the case of Evan Chandler, Jordie's father), the book is not so much an examination of the last five years of MJ's life as a look at what various things shaped him as the performer and the person, the details of which seemed to reach an apex in the last five years and eventually destroyed him. It's a phenomenally good read - and I'd recommend it to anybody who wants a sober, educated and unbiased glimpse into the rise and fall of a superstar. "

"I am giving this five stars to counter all the folks who don't understand that the book was written last year and released in the UK. The author wrote about Michael BEFORE he died. I read an article about his views on Michael. Google the author's names and Daily Mail and you will find the article. He predicted that Michael would be dead in six months. I will be reading this book and I will give an accurate review. Not the knee-jerk responses like others. " -John Davis

Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness

Product Description
So much has how been said and written about the life and career of Michael Jackson that it has become almost impossible to disentangle the man from the myth. Recent revelations are only the latest instalments of a saga that began decades ago. This book is the fruit of over 30 years of research and hundreds of exclusive interviews with a remarkable level of access to the very closest circles of the Jackson family - including Michael himself.

Cutting through tabloid rumours, J. Randy Taraborrelli traces the real story behind the Michael Jackson we see and hear today, from his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent to his ever-changing personal appearance and bizarre publicity stunts. This major biography includes the behind-the-scenes story to many of the landmarks in Jackson's life: his legal and commercial battles, his marriages to Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe, his passions and addictions, his children.

Objective and revealing, it carries the hallmarks of all of Taraborrelli's best-sellers: impeccable research, brilliant storytelling and definitive documentation. From the Inside Flap"Some of the rumors are true, some of the rumors are false, and a lot of the tales are just plain weird. There are speculations about sex, allegations of unchecked greed and suggestions of a highly dysfunctional family."

THE BOSTON GLOBE
After hundreds of interviews, celebrity biography J. Randy Taraborrelli tackes the rujors andinnendo that hover over the extraordinarily popular and talented family from Gary, Indiana. He traces the real story behind Michael's extensive plastic surgery; his bizarre publicity stunts; the mini-Disneyland built for his private use; the exciting Motown days of chart-busting records and tours; the henomenal solo success that has brought Michael undreamed-of wealth and also great personal pain, and much more. It's the whole Jackson Family saga, and it's all in here. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details
Paperback: 704 pages
Publisher: Pan Books (June 4, 2004)
ISBN-10: 0330420054
ISBN-13: 978-0330420051
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 2 inches

What other said about this book...
loved this book. I read it so fast and it's a thick book. I recently read "Be Careful who you Love". And it was so obviously biased and tabloid cheap- it left a really bad taste in my mouth. People have labeled that one un-biased ok not true for sure. This author has a lot more legitimate interviews and a lot more compassion. But he is also real about how Michael is eccentric he has played the victim role a lot rather than take hold of his life. What I discovered and found most shocking really was Michael and Lisa Marie really had something sexual and honest for a minute. The truth as the author puts it really is stranger than fiction. They really did love each other. I think Michael has been through a tedious three ring circus of a life. He has been through hell really. At the end of the day at least he has been able to maintain compassion, believe in God, Love his children his fans and despite everything his family. Personally I believe it to be his best attribute. I thought the book was very fair. Read it if you are interested in the truth about Mr. Jackson.

Michael Jackson: The Man behind the Mask

Michael Jackson: The Man behind the Mask

Editorial Reviews
Review Michael Jackson's second-worst nightmare has happened... -- Fox News

Product Description
‘Michael Jackson: The Man behind the Mask’ is the INSIDE STORY of the truth behind the rumors, ugliness and mystery surrounding Michael Jackson.

Is Jackson just a confused person who got too much fame too soon or is he a cold and calculating villain who will stop at nothing to have his bizarre appetites satisfied? Now you can read about it for the first time from the man who knows everything!

The author, Bob Jones, is not a journalist conducting interviews but somebody who has known and been with Jackson for 34 years as his chief of Public Relations; by his side since Michael was 11 years old. Bob Jones is the one person with this unique inside view of Michael Jackson’s world. To a certain degree, Bob Jones CREATED Michael Jackson. He created his image. For example, Bob Jones created Michael Jackson’s famous nickname "The King of Pop".

Product Details
Hardcover: 163 pages
Publisher: Select Books (NY) (June 15, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1590790723
ISBN-13: 978-1590790724
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches

Buyer Review
Well written, well thought out. This is finally the true story into the wacky world of Michael Jackson. The authors did a fantastic job of putting together a group of short stories in making such a masterpiece. I have always thought J. Randy Taraborelli was THE SOURCE on Michael Jackson, but Bob Jones with the help of excellent journalist Stacy Brown, delivers a powerful and insightful view on the former King of Pop.

Thriller 25th Anniversary: The Book, Celebrating the Biggest Selling Album of All Time

Michael Jackson Thriller 25th Anniversary: The Book, Celebrating the Biggest Selling Album of All Time

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MICHAEL JACKSON THRILLER 25TH ANNIVERSARY!
The party ain't over yet! Michael Jackson celebrates the 25th anniversary of Thriller, the world's largest selling album of all time, and the biggest milestone in pop music ever. THRILLER - the music, the videos, the looks and the dance moves that changed music forever.
February 12th, 2008 saw the release of Michael Jackson's Thriller album in a special 25th anniversary edition featuring all classic Thriller hits digitally remastered, a bonus DVD with Jackson's electrifying appearances and dance moves from the Thriller era PLUS brand-new tracks and remixes of Thriller's biggest hits with guest stars such as Akon, Fergie, Kanye West, and will.i.am.
Now, the party continues: THRILLER 25th Anniversary - The Book celebrates the iconic King of Pop and the world's biggest selling album of all time. More than 180 exclusive, high quality, digitally remastered and glossy photographs make this book a visual journey back to the iconic times of Thriller: Behind the scenes in the studio recording THRILLER, making the revolutionary short films, being on a victorious tour, Grammy's most glorious night, and much more.
FEAT. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Quincy Jones (Executive Producer, Thriller); Rod Temperton (Songwriter, Thriller); John Landis (Director, Thriller - The Short Film); Tamara Conniff (Editiorial Director, BILLBOARD); Matt Forger (Sound Engineer, Thriller); Bruce Swedien (Sound Engineer, Thriller); Bob Giraldi (Director, Beat It); and many more.
ALSO: The stories behind the Thriller songs, unreleased songs from the Thriller recording sessions, hand-written lyrics by Michael Jackson, hand-written notes from the studio sessions, poems by Michael Jackson, and much more. About the AuthorNamed the "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time" by the Guinness Book of World Records, Michael Jackson is among the most highly acclaimed and influential artists in pop culture. He was named the World Music Award's Best-Selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium and received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award.
Jackson, known as the King of Pop, has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice: in 1997 as a member of the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist in 2001.

Product Details
Paperback: 141 pages
Publisher: ML Publishing Group Ltd; 25 Anv edition (October 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0976889196
ISBN-13: 978-0976889199
Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches

Buyer Review

As a Michael Jackson fan for several years, I can say without a doubt - this book is simply AMAZING. For the fans of Michael's that were following his music around the Thriller era, it offers a great walk down memory lane. However, for the newer Michael Jackson fans it offers a window into just how amazing the album, Thriller was and continues to be, along with the Thriller era in general! It has everything from EXCLUSIVE NEW PHOTOS, to NEW INTERVIEWS with the people who were involved with the making of Thriller. (My personal favorites include the interviews with John Landis, Quincy Jones, and Rod Temperton!) If you are looking for the perfect gift for a Michael Jackson fan or yourself, or if you are just a music lover in general, this is the ULTIMATE book for you! With the low price Amazon offers this book for, this book is required to be on the bookshelf of any Michael Jackson fan or music lover! To sum it up..it is a THRILLER!

The Mysterious Death of Michael Jackson - The REAL Story (Kindle Edition)

The Mysterious Death of Michael Jackson - The REAL Story

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Brand New 70 page ebook - The Mysterious Death of Michael Jackson reveals a shocking pattern of bizarre medical behavior and an expose on the REAL cause of death for world superstar Michael Jackson. This book looks at the true causes of Michael Jackson's early demise. For the First Time Dr. X breaks his silence about the the real life and death of a POP Icon

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 74 KB
Publisher: Headroom (June 24, 2009)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
Language: English

Buyer review

"I was really shocked to hear Michael Jackson died so young, now I think I understand better how it happened. This book is a quick read, but shines the light on a deeper problem affecting millions of Americans."

Michael Jackson Commemorative Edition Time Magazine

Michael Jackson Commemorative Edition Time Magazine

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Brand New and factory sealed in protective plastic. Special Commemorative edition by TIME magazine. Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009

Product Details
Paperback: 63 pages
Publisher: Time Magazine; 95 edition (2009)
Language: English
ASIN: B002FCA4K2

Michael Jackson: Moonwalk

Michael Jackson: Moon Walk (Hardcover Book)

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The pop singer Michael Jackson breaks the barrier of silence that has surrounded his private life. He recalls a childhood that was both harsh and joyful, the transformation of the Jackson Five into worldwide stardom, his sometimes difficult relationships with his family, and the inspiration and drive behind his music. He also talks about show-business friends such as Diana Ross, Paul McCartney, Fred Astaire and Marlon Brando, and about his decision to have extensive plastic surgery. The book is illustrated with family photographs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details
Hardcover: 283 pages
Publisher: Doubleday; 1st edition (February 1, 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385247125
ISBN-13: 978-0385247122
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches

A reader review...

"If you're a Michael Jackson fan, you'll love this! First of all; it's written by Michael himself!!! He has told some golden memories, good and bad things that have happened to him. I found some new things I didn't have a clue before... he has written such a cute things, and there were so beautiful text that I just cried many times while reading!!! I kept thinking "Michael has said this to himself... these are his own words" :) So, I really recommend this book to anyone who is even a little bit interested in the King of Pop (by the way, it's NOT self-proclaimed KoP!!!!)".

Michael Jackson: Conspiracy

Michael Jackson: Conspiracy (Hardcover Book)

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He was the pop icon the media loved to hate. Tremendously wealthy, inarguably eccentric, and one of the most famous people in the world, Michael Jackson was the unenviable target of constant public humiliation. The media poked fun at his skin, his features, his sexuality, and his lifestyle.Here, seasoned crime reporter Aphrodite Jones condemns the media for perpetuating hateful rumors and innuendoes, recounting just the sordid details, and reporting only the most despicable accusations and grisly charges made against Michael Jackson during his criminal trial. They had built a highly profitable industry around the superstar's "freaky life" and banked on his conviction. And, it turns out, they got it all wrong.In their efforts to make money and win ratings, the media missed the truth. It wasn't until after the "not guilty" verdict that Jones had the insight and courage to admit her own unintentional role in the frenzy surrounding the shocking testimony, high drama, and countless celebrities in Michael Jackson's high-profile criminal trial. Here, she makes amends with what is not only a truthful, well-documented chronicle of the entire trial but a powerful indictment against the media for conspiring to distort, dehumanize, and destroy Michael Jackson. Jones argues convincingly that the case against Jackson amounted to nothing more than a media-made, tax-paid scandal, and she makes an impassioned call to action for the public-at-large to think critically, question the integrity, and demand the truth in "the news". --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
With five bestselling crime books under her belt, Aphrodite Jones has become a highly recognized authority on true crime. Jones has made more than one hundred television and radio appearances and has been quoted in articles that have appeared in the "Los Angeles Times", "New York Post", "Daily News", "The Hollywood Reporter", and "USA Today". She is the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Cruel Sacrifice", and her account of the Brandon Teena story, "All She Wanted", became an international bestseller and was transformed into the film "Boys Don't Cry".

Product Details
Hardcover: 296 pages
Publisher: iUniverse (June 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0979549809
ISBN-13: 978-0979549809
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.2 inches

Reader review on this book
During Michael Jackson's trial in 2005, the media did not report anything positive about Michael and were completely unfavorable toward him. For them, reporting anything negative and salacious was the way to go in order to sell their stories, and in return, gain viewers, readers, and more advertising dollars. Fortunately for Michael, the jury was forced to listen to the facts of the case, not the biased media coverage. Aphrodite Jones has done a wonderful job of focusing almost solely on the facts of the case and the testimony and evidence presented during the trial. It is because of those reasons that the book is highly riveting and eye-opening. All of her trial quotes are taken from court transcripts, and give the reader a "fly on the wall" approach, as if the trial was being relived. As a person who attended the trial whenever I possibly could, Ms. Jones' account of the proceedings are spot-on, and she should be commended for presenting the trial in a fair and objective manner. The vast majority of the public was misled by a biased media, and I highly recommend that this is THE book to read to gain true insight into not only the trial, but what went on around Michael Jackson before and during the trial. I think many people would be shocked to discover how badly the accuser and his family were caught in so many lies and contradictions. Simply put, the prosecution had no case whatsoever, and this is the ONLY conclusion anyone can come to after reading this book. Thank you Ms. Jones, for laying it all out for the world to see.

Michael Jackson: For The Record

Michael Jackson: For The Record (Hardcover Book)

Product Description
Michael Jackson first entered a recording studio in November 1967, just three months after his ninth birthday. Two years later he and his older brothers scored their first hit, 'I Want You Back' - and, despite set-backs that would have ended the career of a lesser man, Michael's legion of fans remain as loyal today as they have ever been. This is the story of the man and his music...

Product Details
Hardcover: 412 pages
Publisher: Authors OnLine Ltd (February 27, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0755202678
ISBN-13: 978-0755202676
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches

Readers review on this book

"I want to give a soulful Salute & warm Applause to the Greatness that is Chris Cadman&Craig HalStead. this Book is the truth. very in depth on MJ's work in the studio all the way back to 1967. this Book highlights pre Motown, Motown, CBS and then which became Sony Music. highlights MJ's work with the Jackson five, solo as a child & then at CBS as the Jacksons then Solo at Epic. very incredible and detailed. this is the Best Musical Book Written on the King of Pop to date period. I also would like to personally thank the writers for acknowledging myself & given me a thank you. i feel this is the Ultimate Book for the MJ fan around the world. fantastic & so insightful."