On Michael Jackson

Name: On Michael Jackson
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By Margo Jefferson

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On Michael Jackson by Margo Jefferson delves into the life and cultural impact of the legendary pop icon, Michael Jackson. The author explores the complexities of his public persona, his artistry, and the societal factors that shaped his life. This insightful biography offers a nuanced look at a star who was both revered and misunderstood.
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If you are fascinated by the complexities of celebrity culture and the enigmatic persona of pop music icons, this insightful biography offers an in-depth exploration of the subject's life and career. Written by an acclaimed cultural critic, it provides a thoughtful examination of fame and artistry, blending personal reflections with cultural analysis.

On Michael Jackson

Pulitzer Prize-winner Margo Jefferson takes on the legend and legacy of the King of Pop.

PULITZER PRIZE-WINNER MARGO JEFFERSON TAKES ON THE LEGEND AND LEGACY OF THE KING OF POP

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Michael Jackson: provocateur, icon, enigma. Who was he really? And how does his spectacular rise, his catastrophic fall, reflect upon those who made him; those who broke him; and those who loved him?

Almost ten years on from Jackson's untimely death, here is Margo Jefferson's definitive and dazzling dissection of the King of Pop: a man admired for his music, his flair, his performances; and censured for his skin, his erratic behaviour, and, in his final years, for his relationships with children.

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Margo Jefferson's work provides a forthright and analytical exploration of Michael Jackson's life, delving into what motivated him and continues to shape our perceptions of him today. Praised for being dazzling and empathetic, the book addresses the immense pressures Jackson faced as a child star and global icon, while offering a nuanced discussion of his complex legacy. Its succinct and non-linear style echoes that of Susan Sontag or early Joan Didion, making it a compelling read.

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ISBN: 9781783784202

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Margo Jefferson Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

The winner of a Pulitzer Prize for criticism, Margo Jefferson is the author of Negroland, which was shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize (formerly the Samuel Johnson) and On Michael Jackson and is a professor of writing at Columbia University School of the Arts. She was for years a theatre and book critic for Newsweek and the New York Times. Her writing has appeared in, among other publications, the Guardian, Vogue, New York magazine, and the New Republic.

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