This is the only book besides my friend michael by frank cicero that i would recommend reading if you want to know more about michael. 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. 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. A crisp, clean copy, about fine, with the spine a tinge cupped. Certification number is present and in addition the. Michael jackson sings billiejean and he dances at the same time his famous moonwalk, and the public is amazed. Read an exclusive excerpt from michael jacksons book moonwalk. Michael jackson introduces the moonwalk may 16, 1983. The original moonwalkbackslide on visual record is attributed to the great cab calloway, who drew it from current dance moves in the 30s. Is it really necessary to comment this incredible moment of music. This copy signed and inscribed by michael jackson twice. It reached number one on the new york times best seller list. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. But to really permeate popular culture in a significant way thanks to television, this step was done by jame.
Unlike the legendary elvis presley and the beatles, michael jackson didnt have star in many movies. His other achievements feature multiple guinness world. Black cloth over red boards, title in gilt on spine, replica signature in gilt on front panel. The moonwalk is based on the act by french mime marcel marceau. Yesterday, today, forever i was 29 years old when michael jackson and his brothers blew through texas with their 1984 summer victory tour. Michael jackson has 128 books on goodreads with 15577 ratings. This book is a unique opportunity to get to know the real genius of michael and how this young kid from gary, indiana, propelled himself to become the biggest star in the world. Moon walk signed hardcover january 1, 1988 by michael jackson author visit amazons michael jackson page. Michael jackson unveiled his moonwalk dance on march 25, 1983, when he performed his hit song, billie jean, on the tv special, motown 25. Thanks to his videos for billie jean and beat it, jackson has become known as much for his dancing as for his music, with a signature style incorporating toe stands, crotch grabs and funky leg kicks. Black cloth over red boards, title in gilt on spine. This book was first released in 1988 and was written by mj himself. His 1982 album thriller remains the bestselling album of all time.
The way elvis destroyed himself interests me, because i dont ever want to walk those grounds myself, mj wrote in 1988 book. Michael jacksons autobiography, based on taperecorded conversations with his editor shaye ereheart, was first published in 1988. Michael jacksons one and only autobiography, moonwalk, will be made available to the public again starting october, 2009. Here i am showing you the 2009 reissue of the book. The book contains a foreword by jacqueline kennedy onassis. 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. Hey guys hope you enjoy my new video to my michael jackson moonwalk book. Id like to sit by a fire and tell people stories make them see pictures, make them cry and laugh, take them anywhere emotionally with. The only book michael jackson ever wrote about his lifeit chronicles his humble beginnings in the midwest, his early days with the jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. Moonwalk by michael jackson meet your next favorite book. 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. Michael jacksons moonwalk written by michael jackson format. No one had to make the breakthrough for jackson, however, and in. 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.
Moonwalk by michael jackson, first edition abebooks. I actually wished this autobiography was longer than it was, thats how much i loved moonwalk. The book was reissued by doubleday on october, 2009 following jacksons death on june 25, 2009. His first graphic novel, march book one coauthored with andrew aydin and. Michael does a more intricate version of it, without the umberella. Moonwalk by michael jackson book the crown publishing. 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. Moonwalk, with its big print and widely spaced lines, is aimed more at his youthful fans than serious readers. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the midwest, his early days with the jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. This new edition has an introduction by berry gordy, founder of motown records and his original mentor, and an afterword by. Moonwalk is a 1988 autobiography written by american recording artist michael jackson. Excerpt moonwalk by michael jackson book the crown. After making his debut in 1964 as a member of the jackson 5, he started a solo career in 1971. 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.
It became popular around the world following michael jacksons moonwalk during the performance of billie jean on motown 25. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moonwalk. Its based on an act called walking against the wind in which marceau would open an umberella and pretend that a hard wind was blowing on him and eventually wass knocked backperforming the moonwalk. The 2009 reissue will include the original foreword by jacqueline kennedy onassis, a new introduction by motown founder berry gordy. Yesterday, today, forever, which was broadcast on may 16, 1983. Moonwalk by michael jackson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michael jackson does the moonwalk for the first time on tv when he breaks out the move on the motown 25th anniversary tv special. Moonwalk by michael jackson overdrive rakuten overdrive. Moonwalker by michael jackson, david newman, paperback. Included with this book is an 8 x 10 color photograph of michael that has been autographed by him.
This video has been seen more than 5 million times on youtube, the next one almost 15 million times and youtube is full of videos like this one. Ive always wanted to be able to tell stories, you know, stories that came from my soul. The moonwalk is a dance move in which the dancer moves backwards. Perhaps when he is age sixty jackson will write an. Moonwalk by michael jackson by crown publishing group issuu. Michael jacksons first moonwalk shoes up for auction abc7 san. Moonwalk by michael jackson published on oct 8, 2009 with original foreword by jacqueline kennedy onassis, a new introduction by motown founder berry gordy, and an afterword by michael jackson. Formerly known as the backslide, the moonwalk is a popping move.
Michael jackson was a musical icon at the same level as elvis presley and the beatles. Moonwalk was the first time he told his story in his own words, reflecting on his life, how he thought, how he felt about things. Illustrated with rare photographs from jackson family albums and michael s 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. 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. It reveals and celebrates, as no other book can, the life of this exceptional and beloved musician. Michael jacksons one and only autobiography his life, in his words.
John lewis is georgias fifth congressional district representative and an. Moonwalk by michael jackson and a great selection of related books. Michael and his brothers played amateur music shows and seamy chicago strip joints until motowns. Moonwalk is the only book about his life that michael jackson ever wrote. Giving 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. The shoes worn by michael jackson when he first moonwalked in public are going up for auction next month. Signed first edition of moonwalk by michael jackson. Id like to sit by a fire and tell people storiesmake them see pictures, make them cry and laugh, take them anywhere emotionally with. With original foreword by jacqueline kennedy onassis, a new. This book gives you a personal, honest and fascinating insight into the late king of pops life what he likes, what he dislikes, the people most important to him, his outlooks on life and his career as the best singer, songwriter and entertainer in the world from the time he was.