Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson : His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife by Elizabeth Amisu (2016, Hardcover)-image
Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson : His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife by Elizabeth Amisu (2016, Hardcover)-image
Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson : His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife by Elizabeth Amisu (2016, Hardcover)-image

Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson : His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife by Elizabeth Amisu (2016, Hardcover)

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Format: Hardcover Item Width: 6.4 in Illustrated: Yes ISBN-13: 9781440838644 Type: Textbook Number of Volumes: 1 vol. brand: Bloomsbury Publishing USA Item Weight: 28 Oz ISBN-10: 144083864X Number of Pages: 384 Pages Dewey Decimal: 782.42166092 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA TitleLeading: The Item Length: 9.5 in Publication Name: Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson : His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife Subject: Composers & Musicians, Popular Culture, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal LC Classification Number: ML420.J175A8 2016 Intended Audience: College Audience LCCN: 2016-020710 Author: Elizabeth Amisu Dewey Edition: 23 Publication Year: 2016 Subject Area: Music, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography Table Of Content: Foreword by Joseph Vogel Foreword by Karin Merx Acknowledgments Michael Jackson: A Selected Chronology PART I: Art as Life Chapter 1 Introduction: Reading, Writing, and Rewriting Michael Jackson Chapter 2 A Critical Survey of Michael Jackson Studies Chapter 3 On Michael Jackson's Dancing the Dream Chapter 4 Narrative in Michael Jackson's Bad Chapter 5 Identity and Identification in Michael Jackson's Dangerous Chapter 6 "Liberace Has Gone to War: Undressing Michael Jackson's Fashion Chapter 7 "Instrument of Nature": The Voice of Michael Jackson PART II: Life as Art Chapter 8 Thoughts on Michael Jackson's Transformations Chapter 9 "Throwing Stones to Hide Your Hands": The Mortal Persona of Michael Jackson Chapter 10 Recontextualizing Michael Jackson's Blackness Chapter 11 HIStory and Michael Jackson's Autobiographical Potency Chapter 12 Michael Jackson and Children Revisited Chapter 13 "Faith, Hope, and Love": The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Chapter 14 From Crown to Cross: The Poisoned Chalice of Thriller 's Success PART III: Art beyond Life Chapter 15 Horcruxes: Michael (Split Seven Ways) Jackson Chapter 16 "Through the Looking Glass": Notes on Michael Jackson and Andy Warhol Chapter 17 Invincible : Michael Jackson's Lost Late Album Chapter 18 Michael Jackson's Obituaries and the Shakespearean Tragic Hero Chapter 19 Moonwalkers: Michael Jackson's Unique Fandom Chapter 20 The Power of the Editor and Michael Jackson's Posthumous Releases Chapter 21 Epilogue: Three Dangerous Philosophies Articles 21.1 "The Isle Is Full of Noises": Revisiting the Peter Pan of Pop 21.2 Crack Music: Michael Jackson's Invincible 21.3 "Heard It on the Grapevine": Are We Losing Michael Jackson All Over Again? Appendices A.1 From Object to Subject: A Critical Survey on the Representation of Blackness in the Early Modern Period A.2 "With All His Beauteous Race": High-Status Blacks in The Masque of Blackness and The Merchant of Venice A.2.1 Niger, a High-Status Black Character in The Masque of Blackness A.2.2 Morocco, a High-Status Black Character in The Merchant of Venice A.2.3 Gender and the Depictions of Niger and Morocco A.2.4 Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index Item Height: 1.1 in Synopsis: An essential companion to Michael Jackson's music, films, and books, this work offers 21 original, academic essays on all things Jackson--from film, music, and dance to fashion, culture, and literature. Going well beyond the average celebrity biography, this comprehensive book looks at why Jackson is regarded as one of the most important musicians of our time, offering insights into every facet of his art, life, and artistic afterlife. It looks at the methods by which his work was created, presented, received, and appropriated; discusses Jackson's varied personas along with his public and private appearances, albums, conceptual art, short films, and dance; and considers his use of costume, makeup, and reinvention. To help readers understand the phenomenon that was--and is--Michael Jackson, the book focuses on Jackson's historical context through an analysis of his films, songs, and books, examining him as an artist and shedding light on the political and ideological debates that surrounded him. Not shying away from the controversial aspects of Jackson's life and legacy, it also tackles questions of sexuality and racism, gender, and class, comparing Jackson to artists ranging from J. S. Bach to Andy Warhol. Through its examination of Jackson's entire catalog, the work connects all the aspects of his art and life to exemplify--and explain--the performer's unparalleled influence in the 20th and 21st centuries., An essential companion to Michael Jackson's music, films, and books, this work offers 21 original, academic essays on all things Jackson-from film, music, and dance to fashion, culture, and literature. Going well beyond the average celebrity biography, this comprehensive book looks at why Jackson is regarded as one of the most important musicians of our time, offering insights into every facet of his art, life, and artistic afterlife. It looks at the methods by which his work was created, presented, received, and appropriated; discusses Jackson's varied personas along with his public and private appearances, albums, conceptual art, short films, and dance; and considers his use of costume, makeup, and reinvention. To help readers understand the phenomenon that was-and is-Michael Jackson, the book focuses on Jackson's historical context through an analysis of his films, songs, and books, examining him as an artist and shedding light on the political and ideological debates that surrounded him. Not shying away from the controversial aspects of Jackson's life and legacy, it also tackles questions of sexuality and racism, gender, and class, comparing Jackson to artists ranging from J. S. Bach to Andy Warhol. Through its examination of Jackson's entire catalog, the work connects all the aspects of his art and life to exemplify-and explain-the performer's unparalleled influence in the 20th and 21st centuries., Michael Jackson is regarded as one of the most important musicians of our time. Going well beyond the average celebrity biography, this comprehensive book looks at why that is true, offering insights into every facet of Jackson's art, life, and artistic afterlife. It looks at the methods by which his work was created, presented, received, and appropriated; discusses Jackson's varied personas along with his public and private appearances, albums, conceptual art, short films, and dance; and considers his use of costume, makeup, and reinvention. To help readers understand the phenomenon that was--and is--Michael Jackson, the book focuses on Jackson's historical context through an analysis of his films, songs, and books, examining him as an artist and shedding light on the political and ideological debates that surrounded him. Not shying away from the controversial aspects of Jackson's life and legacy, it also tackles questions of sexuality and racism, gender, and class, comparing Jackson to artists ranging from J. S. Bach to Andy Warhol. Through its examination of Jackson's entire catalog, the work connects all the aspects of his art and life to exemplify--and explain--the performer's unparalleled influence in the 20th and 21st centuries. Language: English gtin13: 9781440838644

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