Books

There are three books written by Michael Jackson himself about his life, his successful carrier , music and dance, but there are probably hundreds of books written by other writers and publishers about the legendary entertainer, we have listed here the most famous books (U.S version) including information regarding the publisher, year of publication and ISBN number.

Books Written By Michael Jackson :

Moonwalk

‘Moonwalk’, by Michael Jackson, will always be a classic must-read for any MJ fan. Published in 1988, this autobiography was written by Michael after being encouraged to do so by his friend, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It is an account of his life up until 1988 when he still lived at Hayvenhurst, his Encino, California home. This wonderful book, written in an upbeat tone, has 6 chapters and includes beautiful color and black and white photos. Michael dedicated it to Fred Astaire.

Publisher: DoubleDay (division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc., New York, USA) Year of publication: 1988 ISBN number: 0-7493-1338-2 Number of pages: 283 Languages the book is available in: English, Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish (publisher: Plaza & Janés)

Moonwalker - The Storybook

‘Moonwalker Storybook’, a 74-page book illustrated with scenes from the screenplay by David Newman. Michael, Katy, Sean and Zeke are four good friends enjoying a game of soccer when their lives are suddenly endangered by the diabolical Mr. Big, an evil mastermind who kidnaps Katy and is determined to destroy anything or anyone standing in the way of his evil dreams - even Michael. Speeding cars, hot dancing and amazing chases are all part of the fun and excitement of ‘Moonwalker’. A movie to remember and a story you’ll want to read again and again. Actually a great find for all the “Moonwalker-lovers” since the book has been out of print for many years now.

Publisher: Doubleday (division of The Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc., New York, USA)

Year of publication: 1988

ISBN number: 0-385-26154-3

Number of pages: 74

Languages the book is available in: English, Japanese

Dancing The Dream

‘Dancing The Dream’, by Michael Jackson, published in 1992 and dedicated to Michael’s mother is an extraordinary book and very dear to Michael’s heart. It is filled with inspirational essays and poems written by Michael himself. The writing is lovely and every time you read a passage or poem you can see new dimensions and find more to think about. The poetry and prose are complex and thought provoking and every bit as moving as any song or melody we love by Michael. The book has lovely color and black and white photos with an amazing introduction by Elizabeth Taylor. Many people have reported reading some of the poems aloud to others and winning great acclaim and new Michael Jackson fans each time.

Publisher: DoubleDay (division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc., New York, USA) Year of publication: July 1992 ISBN number: 0-385-42277-6 Number of pages: 149 Languages the book is available in: English, Chinese, German

Books Written About Michael Jackson :

Papa Joe’s Boys - The Jackson Story

by Leonard Pitts Jr.

‘Papa Joe’s Boys - The Jackson Story’, is a 96-page book that tells the story of the Jackson family up to the Thriller era. It was published in 1983 with really great and unusual black & white photos of the Jacksons supplied by RIGHT ON! Magazine. The cover is in color, though.Publisher: Starbooks, Sharon Publications INC., Cresskill, New Jersey, USA Year of publication: 1983 ISBN number: 0-89531-037-6 Number of pages: 96

Michael!

by Mark Bego

‘Michael!’, is a pocket book-biography of Michael Jackson written by Mark Bego and published in the US in 1984. It covers Michael’s career until the middle of the Thriller era, and is illustrated with over 50 sensational black and white photos. Publisher: Pinnacle Books, Inc., New York Year of publication: 1984 ISBN number: - Number of pages: 196

Michael Jackson

by Gordon Matthews

‘Michael Jackson’, is a 64-page biography of the King of Pop. It deals with Michael’s life up to the Thriller era and was written by American author Gordon Matthews. The book is illustrated with 40 pictures including 8 pages with photos of the 1984 Grammy Award ceremony. Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Inc. Year of publication: 1984 ISBN number: 0-671-50795-8 Number of pages: 64

The Totally Unauthorized Michael Jackson Trivia Book

by Mark Rowland

Classic Michael Jackson trivia book filled with tons of questions & answers on Michael’s friends, family, pets, music, and more. Publisher: Tom Doherty Assoc., NY, NY Year of publication: 1984 Number of pages: 90

We Are The World

‘We Are The World’, tells the story of one of the most historic events in American popular music - the making of ‘We Are The World’. The book includes the leadsheet of the song and many never-before-seen black and white pictures of that magic night. Publisher: Perigee Books, The Puntnam Publishing Group, New York Year of publication: 1985 ISBN number: 0-399-51172-5 Number of pages: 64

Sequins and Shades: The Michael Jackson Reference Guide

Rock and Roll Reference Series #22

by Carol Terry

This is the ultimate information guide for Michael Jackson fans. Divided into five sections, the book includes Michael Jacksons bibliography, chronology, discography, song list, and indexes. Publisher: Pierian Press, Ann Arbor, MI Year of publication: 1987 ISBN number: 0-87650-205-2 Number of pages: 507

My Family, The Jacksons

by Katherine Jackson with Richard Wiseman

This autobiography tells the story of the famous Jackson family, as told by their mother, Katherine Jackson. Publisher: St Martins Mass Market Paper; St. Martin’s paperbacks ed edition, NY, NY, USA Year of publication: October 1990 ISBN number: 0-312-92350-3 Number of pages: 226

King Of Pop

by Chris Cardell

‘King Of Pop’, is a biography written by Chris Cardell, published in 1992 in the UK. This 116-page book contains more than 150 amazing color and black & white pictures. It tells Michael’s story from the J5 until the Dangerous era. Publisher: Jam Books, London Year of publication: 1992 ISBN number: 0-9519319-0-3 Number of pages: 116

Live And Dangerous

by Adrian Grant

‘Live and Dangerous’ is a full color picture book featuring commentary and numerous great photos from Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous Tour. It also has a pull out poster of Michael on stage. Publisher: Omnibus Press, division of Book Sales Limited Year of publication: 1992 ISBN number: 0-7119-3125-9 Number of pages: 32

In His Own Words

by Catherine Dineen

‘In His Own Words’, is a 100-page book with a selection of interesting quotes from Michael, his friends, famous artists, and members of his entourage - from his beginnings with the Jackson 5 to the Dangerous times. It is illustrated with interesting black and white pictures.

Publisher: Omnibus Press Year of publication: 1993 ISBN number: 88-7953-033-X (Italian version) Languages the book is available in: English, Italian (’Michael & Jackson’, published by Kaos Edizioni, Milano in February 1994) Number of pages: 100

Michael Jackson - Entertainer

by Lois P. Nicholson

‘Michael Jackson - Entertainer’, is a 105-page biography of the King of Pop written by American writer Lois P. Nicholson. It’s illustrated with 40 beautiful pictures and covers Michael’s life up to the Dangerous era. Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers, New York Year of publication: 1994 ISBN number: 0-7910-1929-2 Number of pages: 105

The Visual Documentary

by Adrian Grant

‘The Visual Documentary’, is a very comprehensice chronicle of Michael’s life from 1958 to 1994, written by Adrian Grant. The book features great color and black & white photos. An updated edition which includes additional information was published in 1997. Publisher: Omnibus Press Year of publication: 1994; 1997 (updated edition) ISBN number: 1st edition: 0-7119-3815-6; 2nd edition: 0-7119-66552-4 Number of pages: 1st edition: 180; 2nd edition: 200

The Complete Guide To The Music Of Michael Jackson & The Jackson Family

by Geoff Brown

‘The Complete Guide To The Music Of Michael Jackson & The Jackson Family’, was written by English journalist Geoff Brown. This 165-page book contains exclusive photos and the complete list of the songs which have been recorded since the beginning of The Jacksons’ career. Publisher: Omnibus Press - a division of Book Sales Limited Year of publication: 1996 ISBN number: 0-7119-5303-1 Number of pages: 165

American Master

by C. Mecca

‘American Master’, is a wonderful book written by American author C. Mecca, featuring a special introduction by Bob Jones. Never-before-seen pictures on a high level printing. Publisher: CAM Publishing Year of publication: 1996 ISBN number: 0-9655174-0-3 Number of pages: 237

Facts From The Dancefloor

by Geoff Brown

‘Facts From The Dancefloor’, is an unofficial 75-page biography written by English journalist Geoff Brown charting the career of Michael Jackson from his early beginnings to 1997. It contains more than 50 color pictures. Publisher: Ufo Music Ltd. Year of publication: 1997 ISBN number: 1-873884-94-X Number of pages: 75

Making HIStory

by Adrian Grant

‘Making HIStory’, is most certainly a wonderful book to add to your MJ home library. It is a beautifully illustrated 32 page full color photo book featuring a rare, exclusive, however, insightful interview with our beloved Michael Jackson - The King of Pop. It also features glorious and beautiful photos of Michael, lyrics to ‘Scream’, ‘They Don’t Care About Us’, and ‘Childhood’ and last but certainly not least, a magnificent 11×14 pull out poster of Michael. Publisher: Omnibus Press, division of Book Sales Limited Year of publication: 1998 ISBN number: 0-7119-6723-7 Number of pages: 32

Michael Jackson The Early Years

by Chris Cadman and Craig Halstead

‘Michael Jackson The Early Years’, the first of three volumes, focuses on Michael during the pre-Motown, Motown, Solo and with the Jackson 5 and with the Jacksons eras.

The book, 182 pages with illustrations, aims to tell Michael’s incredible story as accurately, honestly and comprehensively as possible, by focussing on his music. It includes complete USA and UK chartography, discographies from the USA and UK, a videography, and a fascinating listing of Jackson rarities from around the world.

Publisher: htpp://www.authorsonline.co.uk

Year of publication: October 2002

ISBN number: 978-0755200641

Number of pages: 184

Michael Jackson The Solo Years

by Chris Cadman and Craig Halstead

The aim of this book is to tell the story of Michael’s solo career as accurately, honestly and comprehensively as possible, by focussing on his music. The book includes albums, one-off singles and collaborations Michael has released in the USA and/or UK since October 1971, when his first solo single was issued in the States.

The book also features a complete USA/UK chartography, top singles and albums (including USA and UK million sellers), awards, movies and videography, USA discography, UK discography, and a fascinating listing of rarities from around the world.

Publisher: htpp://www.authorsonline.co.uk

Year of publication: July 2003

ISBN number: 978-0755200917

Number of pages: 284

Hilhaven Lodge: The Photo Booth Pictures

by Brett Retner with introduction by Robert Evans

Film director Brett Retner’s collection of celebrity photos taken in the photo booth of his Hilhaven Lodge. Not a Michael Jackson book, but Michael is one of the artists featured. Also included are photos of Chris Tucker, Ashton Kutcher, and many more. Publisher: powerHouse Books Year of publication: October 2003 ISBN number: 1-57687-195-9 Number of pages: 216

Jacksons Number Ones

by Chris Cadman and Craig Halstead

The book ‘Jacksons Number Ones’ was released on November 28, 2003. It followed two other books by the same authors, ‘The Early Years’ and ‘The Solo Years’.

The book covers a multitude of facts and figures on hits that the Jacksons have scored between them since November 1969.

In addition there is a fact file section, which includes: Top 100 Jackson singles, Chartography (both USA and UK), The Jacksons in the USA, and The Jacksons in the UK and around the world.

Publisher: htpp://www.authorsonline.co.uk

Year of publication: November 28, 2003

ISBN number: 978-0755200986

Number of pages: 196

Michael Jackson: For The Record

by Chris Cadman and Craig Halstead

‘Michael Jackson: For The Record,’ written by Chris Cadman and Craig Halstead, is a comprehensive, detailed look at Michael Jackson’s 40 years in the world of music.  Nowhere else will you find such a book, covering the whole spectrum of his musical career, from his official releases to his unreleased music on 412 pages.  Many of the songs are listed in great detail, providing information that you can easily refer to at any time, in its unique A-Z format.

In addition to the official and unreleased recordings, the book also lists:

Publisher: Cadman-Halstead Music Books

Year of publication: 2007

ISBN number: 07552 20678

Number of pages: 412

Michael Jackson Conspiracy

by Aphrodite Jones (foreword by Tom Mesereau)

Written by internationally recognized true crime author, Aphrodite Jones, this book is based on the actual court transcripts and photo evidence from the 2005 trial. Ms. Jones condemns the media for focusing on sordid details and reporting only the most disgusting acusations, instead of giving the public the facts about Michael Jackson and the criminal trial. The news reports had people believing that Jackson was a perverse man and a sexual predator but, the news reports were wrong. In their efforts to win ratings and make money the news media overlooked the truth. Ms. Jones takes you inside the courtroom where there was no proof of anything sinister in Michael Jackson’s character and no proof that he had committed a single crime.

“To anyone who wants to learn what happened in the Michael Jackson courtroom, this is the book to read.” - Thomas A. Mesereau, Michael Jackson’s lead counsel.

Publisher: iUniverse

Year of publication: 2007

ISBN number: 0979549809

Number of pages: 296