{"product_id":"michael-jackson-legend-9781956309263","title":"Michael Jackson: Legend","description":"\u003cb\u003eDive into Michael Jackson's groundbreaking career and discover how he reshaped music, entertainment, and culture over five decades.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In fifty years, forty-five of which were spent on stage, Michael Jackson redefined the rules of the music and entertainment industries. The inventor of the music video and an all-time record-seller, he also broke down racial barriers, notably by becoming the first black artist to be broadcast on MTV in the early 1980s. Discover the King of Pop's global impact and enduring legacy in \u003ci\u003eMichael Jackson: Legend\u003c\/i\u003e, with a detailed chronology and a full analysis of his work. This book also explores the myths and legends that marked the musician's life, not forgetting an unprecedented tribute to his humanitarian efforts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Jackson: Legend \u003c\/i\u003ecorresponds to the release of \u003ci\u003eMichael\u003c\/i\u003e, a biographical musical drama directed by Antoine Fuqua, scheduled for release in the United States in April 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA leading expert on Michael Jackson and black American music, \u003cb\u003eRichard Lecocq\u003c\/b\u003e set up the mjdatabank.com website in 2001, which earned him recognition from Jackson's entourage and the artist himself. He helped write the official book \u003ci\u003eThriller 25\u003c\/i\u003e; is the author of \u003ci\u003eKing\u003c\/i\u003e, a complete portrait of the star; and was a consultant on the Bad 25 project for the Legacy label. He is editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eJAM\u003c\/i\u003e, a twice-yearly magazine devoted to Michael Jackson, and chairman of the MJStreet association, which promotes Michael Jackson's artistic and humanitarian legacy.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dalton Watson Fine Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648989298962,"sku":"9781956309263","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_98644550-6ae1-4508-8b52-6041857fabb7.jpg?v=1759841306","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/michael-jackson-legend-9781956309263","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}