 First edition | |
| Author | Joseph Vogel |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biography, non-fiction |
| Publisher | Sterling Publishing |
Publication date | 2011 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover), |
| ISBN | 9781402779381 |
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Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson, was described by the Associated Press as "a fascinating read and really a must have for any fan of Jackson." [4] Filmmaker Spike Lee characterized it as having "brilliantly cracked the DNA, the code, the artistry of Michael Joseph Jackson." [5]
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