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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
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ISBN
9780306818783

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Hachette Books
ISBN-10
0306818787
ISBN-13
9780306818783
eBay Product ID (ePID)
77858965

Product Key Features

Book Title
Thriller : the Musical Life of Michael Jackson
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Composers & Musicians, Individual Composer & Musician
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Nelson George
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Kirkus , May 2010 "[A] reverent--but not wholly uncritical--blend of memoir, music journalism and pop sociology to commemorate the untimely death of the controversial but immensely gifted pop icon...A worthy postmortem tribute that admirably avoids both easy sensationalism and knee-jerk sentimentalism." Booklist , June 2010 "A brief if heartfelt assessment of Jackson's career and life...George reappraises his own earlier writings about Jackson and reinvestigates the incredible work ethic that defined Jackson and producer Quincy Jones in the days when they produced Thriller...As one would expect from George, the narrative goes beyond surface concerns...George's analysis and insight are laudable...A more than useful retrospective on the man and his music."   Milwaukee Shepherd Express , 6/24/10 "[George] offers many penetrating insights in the space of this succinct biography"   Newsweek , 6/25/10 " Thriller is like having a refreshing and fascinating conversation with a man who's spent far more time thinking about Jackson's music than his demons.", Kirkus , May 2010 "[A] reverent-but not wholly uncritical-blend of memoir, music journalism and pop sociology to commemorate the untimely death of the controversial but immensely gifted pop icon&A worthy postmortem tribute that admirably avoids both easy sensationalism and knee-jerk sentimentalism." Booklist , June 2010 "A brief if heartfelt assessment of Jackson's career and life&George reappraises his own earlier writings about Jackson and reinvestigates the incredible work ethic that defined Jackson and producer Quincy Jones in the days when they produced Thriller&As one would expect from George, the narrative goes beyond surface concerns&George's analysis and insight are laudable&A more than useful retrospective on the man and his music."   Milwaukee Shepherd Express , 6/24/10 "[George] offers many penetrating insights in the space of this succinct biography"   Newsweek , 6/25/10 " Thriller is like having a refreshing and fascinating conversation with a man who's spent far more time thinking about Jackson's music than his demons.", Kirkus , May 2010 "[A] reverent-but not wholly uncritical-blend of memoir, music journalism and pop sociology to commemorate the untimely death of the controversial but immensely gifted pop icon…A worthy postmortem tribute that admirably avoids both easy sensationalism and knee-jerk sentimentalism." Booklist , June 2010 "A brief if heartfelt assessment of Jackson's career and life…George reappraises his own earlier writings about Jackson and reinvestigates the incredible work ethic that defined Jackson and producer Quincy Jones in the days when they produced Thriller…As one would expect from George, the narrative goes beyond surface concerns…George's analysis and insight are laudable…A more than useful retrospective on the man and his music." Milwaukee Shepherd Express , 6/24/10 "[George] offers many penetrating insights in the space of this succinct biography" Newsweek , 6/25/10 " Thriller is like having a refreshing and fascinating conversation with a man who's spent far more time thinking about Jackson's music than his demons.", Kirkus, May 2010 "[A] reverent-but not wholly uncritical-blend of memoir, music journalism and pop sociology to commemorate the untimely death of the controversial but immensely gifted pop icon…A worthy postmortem tribute that admirably avoids both easy sensationalism and knee-jerk sentimentalism." Booklist, June 2010 "A brief if heartfelt assessment of Jackson's career and life…George reappraises his own earlier writings about Jackson and reinvestigates the incredible work ethic that defined Jackson and producer Quincy Jones in the days when they produced Thriller…As one would expect from George, the narrative goes beyond surface concerns…George's analysis and insight are laudable…A more than useful retrospective on the man and his music.", Kirkus, May 2010 "[A] reverent-but not wholly uncritical-blend of memoir, music journalism and pop sociology to commemorate the untimely death of the controversial but immensely gifted pop iconhellip;A worthy postmortem tribute that admirably avoids both easy sensationalism and knee-jerk sentimentalism."
Dewey Decimal
782.42164092
Synopsis
From legendary hip-hop and R&B journalist Nelson George, the definitive chronicle of the bestselling album of all time, Thriller takes us back to a time in 1982 when Michael Jackson was king of the charts, breaking the color barrier on MTV, heralding the age of video, and becoming the ultimate representation of the crossover dreams of Motown's Berry Gordy, who helped launch Jackson's career with the Jackson 5. In this incisive and revealing examination of the making and meaning of Thriller , Nelson George illuminates the brilliant creative process (and work ethic) of Jackson and producer Quincy Jones, deftly exploring the larger context of the music, life, and seismic impact of Michael Jackson on three generations. All this from a groundbreaking journalist and cultural critic who was there. George questions whether the phenomenon Jackson became is even possible today. He revisits his early writings on the King of Pop and examines not only the stunning success of Thriller but also Jackson as an artist, public figure, and racial enigma--including the details surrounding his death on June 25, 2009.

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