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Moonwalk
(Paperback)
Michael Jackson
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R322
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Discovery Miles 2 940
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The only book Michael Jackson ever wrote about his life It
chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days
with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. Giving
unrivalled insight into the King of Pop's life, it details his
songwriting process for hits like Beat It, Rock With You, Billie
Jean, and We Are the World; describes how he developed his
signature dance style, including the Moon Walk; and opens the door
to his very private personal relationships with his family,
including sister Janet, and stars like Diana Ross, Berry Gordy,
Marlon Brando, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, and Brooke Shields. At
the time of its original publication in 1988, MOONWALK broke the
fiercely guarded barrier of silence that surrounded Michael
Jackson. Candidly and courageously, Jackson talks openly about his
wholly exceptional career and the crushing isolation of his fame,
as well as the unfair rumours that have surrounded it. MOONWALK is
illustrated with rare photographs from Jackson family albums and
Michael's personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done
by Michael exclusively for the book. It reveals and celebrates, as
no other book can, the life of this exceptional and beloved
musician.
With her white beehive and Mondrian make-up, Jordan's look helped
shape a revolution on the King's Road and has become an iconic part
of pop culture. With commentary from key players, including
Vivienne Westwood, Paul Cook and her partner behind the SEX counter
Michael Collins, Defying Gravity is the revealing story of a life
at the eye of punk's storm. Deluxe signed box-set edition - Limited
to 500 copies - A copy of the book hand signed by Jordan - A
specially designed poster featuring Graham Humphreys' jacket design
- A T-shirt designed by Graham Humphreys - A certificate of
authenticity
Steven Spielberg is hailed as one of the most influential and
commercially successful film directors in motion picture history.
Through his role in developing, directing, and driving the special
effects of many of the biggest blockbusters in movie history,
includingJaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Saving Private Ryan,
Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, and Minority Report, Spielberg
changed the way movies are made and left an indelible mark on
popular culture. This biography traces his rise from shooting films
as a shy young boy with the family's 8 mm camera to his first
unpaid job at Universal Studios, to the rise of DreamWorks, the
studio Spielberg founded and quickly turned into a filmmaking
powerhouse. While Spielberg's best work may lie ahead, this
compelling biography puts his legendary career and work to date
into perspective by offering analysis and commentary from fans and
critics alike. Whether about an alien lost in suburbia or the
battles of World War II, Spielberg has directed and produced many
of the most talked about movies of the past 30 years. Students
interested in the history of film and the filmmaking industry will
find this biography endlessly fascinating. A timeline of
significant events, a bibliography of print and electronic
resources, and photographs round out this biography.
In an acting career of more than seventy years, Hollywood legend
Maureen O'Hara came to be known as "the queen of Technicolor" for
her fiery red hair and piercing green eyes. She had a reputation as
a fiercely independent thinker and champion of causes, particularly
those of her beloved homeland, Ireland. In "'Tis Herself, " O'Hara
recounts her extraordinary life and proves to be just as strong,
sharp, and captivating as any character she played on-screen.
O'Hara was brought to Hollywood as a teenager in 1939 by the great
Charles Laughton, to whom she was under contract, to costar with
him in the classic film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She has
appeared in many other classics, including "How Green Was My
Valley, Rio Grande, The Quiet Man, " and "Miracle on 34th Street."
She recalls intimate memories of working with the actors and
directors of Hollywood's Golden Age, including Laughton, Alfred
Hitchcock, Tyrone Power, James Stewart, Henry Fonda, and John
Candy. With characteristic frankness, she describes her tense
relationship with the mercurial director John Ford, with whom she
made five films, and her close lifelong friendship with her
frequent costar John Wayne. Successful in her career, O'Hara was
less lucky in love until she met aviation pioneer Brigadier General
Charles F. Blair, the great love of her life, who died in a
mysterious plane crash ten years after their marriage.
Candid and revealing, "'Tis Herself" is an autobiography as witty
and spirited as its author.
Rheumatic fever came at an early age and took several of his
cousins and caused him to be confined to bed for many months while
recovering. This confinment and curtailment caused Jack to develop
his artistic talent in a more acute way. While always being a
jokester, he has had a funny way of telling a yarn and he hopes you
enjoy reading about some of the funny things that happened to him
on the way to the forum.
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