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Michael Jackson: For The Record

ISBN: 07552 20678
Published by Authors Online Ltd (2007)
Hard Cover ~ 401 pages
RRP: £19.95 / $29.95

Michael Jackson first entered a recording studio in November 1967, just three months after his ninth birthday.
Two years later he and his older brothers scored their first hit, I Want You Back - and, despite set-backs
that would have ended the career of a lesser man, Michael's legion of fans remained
until the day of his passing, and beyond.

The aim of this book is to document the many songs Michael has been involved with over the years -
as singer, as writer, as producer, or simply as the inspiration or subject. The songs are listed numerically and
alphabetically, and each listing includes the artist, release date and connection to Michael,
together with other interesting information.

Click HERE to view a few sample entries from the book.

REVIEWS

'The hardback book "Michael Jackson: For The Record" is brilliant and vital for everyone!!!
It reviews facts for every song currently known to have been recorded by the first one and only King Of Pop.
This is THE type of book that should be done for every recording artist. I might have changed some of the format and/or
facts but it is also considered a "work in progress" as Michael Jackson is still recording... I am VERY knowledgeable of the
recording industry from the past one hundred years and there is not one source that I know of or
have EVER seen that has this information on Michael Jackson's craft that contains this much great information!!!
GET THIS BOOK NOW!!!' AlexKx/amazon.com

'This is a nice thick book, 400 pages hardback, with a wonderful photo of Michael featured on the cover... it's
an incredible guide for Michael collectors and fans alike. Cadman and Halstead are wonderful researchers, and have
amassed a wealth of information in this work... you can consider this is the history book of Michael Jackson
songs, and it will make a great addition to any fans bookshelf.' Paul A./MJ News Online

'The book really looks stunning, you can't put it any other way... there are so many highlights there... what really impressed
me was the amount of information about the Motown era. In those days there was no internet and "unreleased songs"
actually WERE unreleased... the book justifies the reputation it got even before it was released: No crap - just the facts!
The research that went into this I see as an investment in the future because I can't see another compendium
like this for Michael Jackson fans coming along anytime soon. It's like EVERYTHING is mentioned in there!
If I had to say, what sticks out most in my overall view of the book, I would have to say: dedication.
So much information, so much attention to details, and so precisely gathered.
There is no other word for it.' Paul V./Jackson Village

'I want to give a soulful salute & warm applause to the greatness that is Chris Cadman &Craig Halstead.
This book is the truth. Very in depth on MJ's work in the studio all the way back to 1967. This book
highlights pre Motown, Motown, CBS and then which became Sony Music. Highlights MJ's work with the Jackson Five,
solo as a child & then at CBS as the Jacksons then Solo at Epic. Very incredible and detailed.
This is the best musical book written on the King of Pop to date period... I feel this is the Ultimate Book for
the MJ fan around the world. Fantastic & so insightful.' mistermaxxx/amazon.com

'The only way I can describe this book is a labour of love. You can feel the warmth, dedication, sweat and
affection as you work your way through the pages and the wealth of information is just incredible...
The cover's stunning, it's nicely presented and it's easy to carry around. Furthermore it's well worth the money.
Buy it, put on the CDs and sit back and enjoy the ride. Congratulations, guys, you pulled it off!' The Invisible Man/MJJ Vault

'From the moment this book was announced, I was excited at merely the idea of a detailed discography
list of Michael's music. The book lived up to its expectations and more as it contains some very valuable
and interesting facts and trivia about so much of Michael's (and also the Jackson 5/Jacksons) work.
Some of my friends looked upon it as merely a reference book, but I for one got very engaged on reading up the trivia,
interview quotes, and insights behind making the music and what working with Michael is like. Reference-only or not,
it's worth buying because no matter how much of a Jackson guru you may be, you'll certainly find
something enlightening in this book! ' Arkan/amazon.co.uk