Man, can't wait for this book!!
Comes out next week!!
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Comes out next week!!
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The Official Michael Jackson Opus
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Michael Jackson 'Opus' book offers rare images
December 1, 2009
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Music Writer
NEW YORK — Artist Nate Giorgio recalls the last time he saw Michael Jackson, just days before the singer's death.
The pop icon wanted Giorgio to create dazzling murals of his children as well as artwork for his "This Is It" concerts, and Giorgio got out his pen during their talks.
"I was doing little drawings on the spot of him, and he loved it," says Giorgio of his black-and-white sketches. "He was great, he was really excited."
Those never-before seen sketches, as well as other rare artwork and photos of Jackson, are now part of a lavish new leather-bound book, "The Official Michael Jackson OPUS," out Dec. 7.
The book, the only publication officially sanctioned by Jackson's estate, not only contains unseen images of perhaps the world's most famous face, it also has essays about the superstar written by friends and those who worked with Jackson over the years, from Motown founder Berry Gordy and Paula Abdul to John Landis and David Blaine.
While many Jackson books have been printed since Jackson's June 25 death at age 50, Jeff Wald, president of OPUS Media Group, which published the book, says his stands out.
He and his team decided "this would not be a red carpet sound bite kind of a book," he says. "It wasn't about, 'Yeah, he's a great singer, a great dancer.' It was much more in depth about the human being that he was."
To that end, OPUS executive vice president Jordan Sommers elicited essays that weren't quite tributes, but personal reflections. Some talk about Jackson the jokester; others recall his artistic genius; still others reflect on his friendship.
"There's a lot of information from the book that comes directly from sources that will clear up a lot of misconceptions," he says. "There are stories told directly from the likes of Smokey Robinson (and others) that they've never told before."
The photos, some of which were provided by friends like Gordy, range from Jackson's childhood to his many transformations as an adult.
"Our mandate ... was to have most of the photos either not be seen ever before or never ever seen in the format in which they had been (shown)," says Wald.
There are also drawings of Jackson done by Giorgio and other artists. Giorgio says Jackson was a voracious art collector and was very specific about the kind of imagery he wanted of himself, jotting down instructions, some of which are included in the book.
While Wald talked about the book (which costs $249) benefiting the Jackson children and his mother, the Jackson family did not play any role in the creation of the 400-page, 26-pound book.
"We just decided this would be something apart from the family," Wald said. "It was about Michael... We really stayed narrowly to that."
Jackson's continuing appeal is highlighted by the success of the film "This Is It," which has become the all-time top-grossing music documentary, and the honors that still arrive, such as Jackson posthumously winning four American Music Awards on Sunday night.
Wald first met Jackson as a teen and stayed in touch with him throughout the years. Jackson reached out to him earlier this year because he was a fan of the OPUS books and wanted two done on him: one based on the "This is It" concerts and another chronicling his career.
Wald said Jackson, who at times had battled an addiction to prescription drugs, was lucid and energetic when they met for two hours at his home.
"He seemed clear eyed, not drugged... he was in great spirits," he says. "He was just happier than hell, he had a sense of humor about him... it was nothing like you hear on all those breathless reports on television."
Giorgio, who illustrated the book's cover sketch, recalls Jackson being anxious for him to start work on huge murals he planned to put in his Las Vegas residence: He wanted a painting of himself and his children walking through a forest.
"He kept telling me, come on, we gotta start on this — the kids are growing, and they are changing," he says.
While Giorgio drew elaborate, fantasy images of Jackson for the legend, he says the quick sketches he took of Jackson just before he died reveal the most: "They really capture more of the essence of him."
December 1, 2009
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Music Writer
NEW YORK — Artist Nate Giorgio recalls the last time he saw Michael Jackson, just days before the singer's death.
The pop icon wanted Giorgio to create dazzling murals of his children as well as artwork for his "This Is It" concerts, and Giorgio got out his pen during their talks.
"I was doing little drawings on the spot of him, and he loved it," says Giorgio of his black-and-white sketches. "He was great, he was really excited."
Those never-before seen sketches, as well as other rare artwork and photos of Jackson, are now part of a lavish new leather-bound book, "The Official Michael Jackson OPUS," out Dec. 7.
The book, the only publication officially sanctioned by Jackson's estate, not only contains unseen images of perhaps the world's most famous face, it also has essays about the superstar written by friends and those who worked with Jackson over the years, from Motown founder Berry Gordy and Paula Abdul to John Landis and David Blaine.
While many Jackson books have been printed since Jackson's June 25 death at age 50, Jeff Wald, president of OPUS Media Group, which published the book, says his stands out.
He and his team decided "this would not be a red carpet sound bite kind of a book," he says. "It wasn't about, 'Yeah, he's a great singer, a great dancer.' It was much more in depth about the human being that he was."
To that end, OPUS executive vice president Jordan Sommers elicited essays that weren't quite tributes, but personal reflections. Some talk about Jackson the jokester; others recall his artistic genius; still others reflect on his friendship.
"There's a lot of information from the book that comes directly from sources that will clear up a lot of misconceptions," he says. "There are stories told directly from the likes of Smokey Robinson (and others) that they've never told before."
The photos, some of which were provided by friends like Gordy, range from Jackson's childhood to his many transformations as an adult.
"Our mandate ... was to have most of the photos either not be seen ever before or never ever seen in the format in which they had been (shown)," says Wald.
There are also drawings of Jackson done by Giorgio and other artists. Giorgio says Jackson was a voracious art collector and was very specific about the kind of imagery he wanted of himself, jotting down instructions, some of which are included in the book.
While Wald talked about the book (which costs $249) benefiting the Jackson children and his mother, the Jackson family did not play any role in the creation of the 400-page, 26-pound book.
"We just decided this would be something apart from the family," Wald said. "It was about Michael... We really stayed narrowly to that."
Jackson's continuing appeal is highlighted by the success of the film "This Is It," which has become the all-time top-grossing music documentary, and the honors that still arrive, such as Jackson posthumously winning four American Music Awards on Sunday night.
Wald first met Jackson as a teen and stayed in touch with him throughout the years. Jackson reached out to him earlier this year because he was a fan of the OPUS books and wanted two done on him: one based on the "This is It" concerts and another chronicling his career.
Wald said Jackson, who at times had battled an addiction to prescription drugs, was lucid and energetic when they met for two hours at his home.
"He seemed clear eyed, not drugged... he was in great spirits," he says. "He was just happier than hell, he had a sense of humor about him... it was nothing like you hear on all those breathless reports on television."
Giorgio, who illustrated the book's cover sketch, recalls Jackson being anxious for him to start work on huge murals he planned to put in his Las Vegas residence: He wanted a painting of himself and his children walking through a forest.
"He kept telling me, come on, we gotta start on this — the kids are growing, and they are changing," he says.
While Giorgio drew elaborate, fantasy images of Jackson for the legend, he says the quick sketches he took of Jackson just before he died reveal the most: "They really capture more of the essence of him."
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Anyone get their Official Michael Jackson Opus yet? 
I got an e-mail stating that I'd get a shipping confirmation either yesterday or today... nothing so far... what a mess... it was suppoed to ship since last week's Monday...
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I got an e-mail stating that I'd get a shipping confirmation either yesterday or today... nothing so far... what a mess... it was suppoed to ship since last week's Monday...
I got this email on 12-11-2009.
Dear customer,
As publisher of The Official Michael Jackson Opus, the Opus Media Group would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution to the extraordinary and unprecedented demand for what we believe is a fitting tribute to a true legend.
We wanted to provide you with a delivery update for your Opus. Following the hugely successful launch of The Official Michael Jackson Opus in Los Angeles earlier this week, inclement weather conditions and customs intervention have caused us to adjust our shipping schedule slightly for the Opus. Below is the updated Opus shipping schedule:
For Opus orders placed before December 1:
Rest assured that your Opus will be delivered well before Christmas and, in the majority of cases, by December 18 2009. To help you better track your package, once your order is fulfilled, you will be sent a shipping email and tracking code from Fedex, either later today or early next week.
For Opus orders placed December 2 and after:
Opus Media Group will make every effort possible to ensure these are also delivered before Christmas, but we can only guarantee delivery before Christmas for orders placed before December 1. To help you better track your package, once your order is fulfilled, you will also be sent a shipping email and tracking code from Fedex.
We know your Official Michael Jackson Opus will provide you with beautiful and lasting memories of Michael Jackson. We sincerely thank you for your patronage and your patience.
Have a great holiday.
Sincerely,
Opus Media Group.
[email protected]
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I just got mine!!
It's amazing!!! Wow!!!
But it's huge and heavy...
Awesome pictures an quality, though I couldn't find the Opus reality cards or the second glove... weird...
!
EDTI:
I found this info about the Reality Card and the One glove:
It's amazing!!! Wow!!!
But it's huge and heavy...
Awesome pictures an quality, though I couldn't find the Opus reality cards or the second glove... weird...
!EDTI:
I found this info about the Reality Card and the One glove:
The Monster
Super Freak
I just got mine!!
It's amazing!!! Wow!!!
But it's huge and heavy...
Awesome pictures an quality, though I couldn't find the Opus reality cards or the second glove... weird...
EDTI:
I found this info about the Reality Card and the One glove:
POST PICS!
NOW!
NOW! NOW!
The Monster
Super Freak
I just got mine!!
It's amazing!!! Wow!!!
But it's huge and heavy...
Awesome pictures an quality, though I couldn't find the Opus reality cards or the second glove... weird...
EDTI:
I found this info about the Reality Card and the One glove:
I figured it would only come with one White glove, I told you, It's a nod to MJ.
Got this today....
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My Official Michael Jackson Opus has shipped! YEAH!
:chew
:chew
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My Official Michael Jackson Opus should be here today!!!!!!!!!!:chew
:chew
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I got this email from them today.
Dear Customer, We are just writing to inform you that your copy of The Official Michael Jackson Opus has been dispatched from the Distribution Center today and will be delivered to your mailing address on or before December 24. We apologize for the delay in delivery which was caused by shipping and customs issues beyond our control, but trust you will be delighted with this definitive tribute to the undisputed King of Pop. Go to www.fedex.com to track your Opus. Yours sincerely, Andy Clay Publishing Director Opus Media Group
Dear Customer, We are just writing to inform you that your copy of The Official Michael Jackson Opus has been dispatched from the Distribution Center today and will be delivered to your mailing address on or before December 24. We apologize for the delay in delivery which was caused by shipping and customs issues beyond our control, but trust you will be delighted with this definitive tribute to the undisputed King of Pop. Go to www.fedex.com to track your Opus. Yours sincerely, Andy Clay Publishing Director Opus Media Group
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My Official Michael Jackson Opus just got here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will not be able to open it until tonight, I have to have help, IT LOOKS BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will not be able to open it until tonight, I have to have help, IT LOOKS BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would love to get one of these but cannot afford it atm, so please post many piccies if you can
Thanks
x
Thanks
x
My Official Michael Jackson Opus just got here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will not be able to open it until tonight, I have to have help, IT LOOKS BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome dude!!
!!I haven't been able to take pics of it either...
I was out of town over the weekend and with Christmas around the corner, I think it'll have to be until after!!
Shell, it's an amazing book, but it's huge and heavy!!
Check this video I found on YouTube:
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I would love to get one of these but cannot afford it atm, so please post many piccies if you can
Thanks
x
I am very sorry to hear that,
I hope you are able to get one soon. From what I hear, The book is a open edition. As Michael wanted all of his fans to be able to have one.
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flipping 'eck!!!!, thanks for posting that, I had no idea it was that big. It looks gorgeous...must have it....must have itAwesome dude!!
I haven't been able to take pics of it either...
I was out of town over the weekend and with Christmas around the corner, I think it'll have to be until after!!
Shell, it's an amazing book, but it's huge and heavy!!
Check this video I found on YouTube:
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I liked it when she said she didn't 'wanna hurt it'
we collectors are a funny and fussy bunch x
Thats good to know, thanks. I hope it is an open edition as I really need one of these.I am very sorry to hear that,
I love the Glove idea incorporated with it, the whole thing is pure class
Thanks fellas
x
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a guy opening his opus.
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