Michael Jackson, Inc.
 Book cover art for Michael Jackson, Inc. | |
| Author | Zack O'Malley Greenburg |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Borbay |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biography,non-fiction |
| Publisher | Atria Books |
Publication date | June 3, 2014 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover),E-Book |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 978-1476705965 |
Michael Jackson, Inc.: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of a Billion-Dollar Empireis a non-fiction book written byZack O'Malley Greenburg,published in June 2014 by theSimon & Schusterimprint,Atria Books.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]From the official blurb: "Underlying Jackson’s unique history is the complex but universal tale of the effects of wealth and fame on the human psyche. A valuable case study for generations of entertainers to come and for anyone interested in show business, Michael Jackson, Inc. tells the story of a man whose financial feats, once obscured by his late-life travails, have become an enduring legacy."[2]
Notable sources interviewed for the book included music industry veteransBerry Gordy,John Branca,Teddy Riley,Martin BandierandWalter Yetnikoff;artists50 Cent,Sheryl Crow,Pharrell Williams,Slash,DiddyandJon Bon Jovi;and members of theJackson family.
Reception
[edit]The book was generally well-reviewed, withUSA Today[3]calling it "one of the hottest titles of the season" and theChicago Tribune[4]dubbing it "a fresh take on one of the most-discussed human beings of our era."
Cover art
[edit]New York–based artistBorbaywas commissioned to collaborate on the cover art forMichael Jackson, Inc.The artwork's original medium was acrylic and collage on canvas, and included clippings from theNew York Post.[5]
References
[edit]- ^Michael Jackson, Inc.2014-06-03.ISBN9781476705965.
- ^"About | Michael Jackson, Inc. — a biography".michaeljacksoninc.com.Retrieved2016-07-09.
- ^McClurg, Jocelyn (2015-05-28)."Heat Up Your Summer With 30 New Books".USA Today.ISSN0099-9660.Retrieved2018-09-27.
- ^Johnson, Steve (2015-08-01)."Review: 'Michael Jackson, Inc.'".Chicago Tribune.ISSN0099-9660.Retrieved2018-09-27.
- ^"Borbay Paints Michael Jackson, Inc. Book Cover – BORBAY".www.borbay.com.Retrieved2016-07-09.
