LIFE to Publish a Michael Jackson Commemorative Edition

LIFE to Publish a Michael Jackson Commemorative Edition

LIFE Michael: 1958-2009 The rare, intimate, and never before seen photos capture this superstar in full.

NEW YORK, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- FROM THE EDITORS OF LIFE MAGAZINE comes LIFE Michael: 1958-2009, one of one of the most intimate and all embracing Michael Jackson portfolios available - including seven never-before-seen photographs and many photographs taken exclusively for LIFE from the LIFE archives.

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Millions of photographs have been taken of Michael Jackson but rarely has a collection captured the personal side of Jackson as LIFE's. Over the years, Jackson opened his doors to LIFE photographers who captured the singular excitement that was Michael Jackson - from his earliest days in the Jackson 5 to the era of Neverland, when they were firmly closed to others.

LIFE's photo team reveals some legendary moments for LIFE Michael, including photographs by John Olson and his now-famous photo essay on rockers and their parents; the book includes Olson's cover image of Michael as well as a frame featuring Janet Jackson as a toddler that never made it into the pages of the magazine. Also featured are images from the storied Scottish photojournalist Harry Benson. Twice on assignment for LIFE, in the 1980s and 1990s, Benson took exquisite, intimate portraits of Jackson, including many taken at his Neverland ranch.

"In the week following Jackson's death, LIFE.com produced a number of galleries covering all aspects of the performer's incredible career. The popularity of these galleries speaks volumes about the devotion of fans for the King of Pop and the great desire to see and know more. With this new edition we're not only able to offer a keepsake collection but we can also include some never-before-seen photos exclusive to the book," explained LIFE president Andy Blau.

LIFE Michael, includes many of the powerful images that helped make Jackson an icon and the rarely seen images that give readers a glimpse into the performer's private life. It is an intimate portrait of the artist like no other and a chronicle of an extraordinary American life.

LIFE Michael: 1958-2009, retails for $11.99 U.S. will be available on newsstands July 10th, 2009

About Life Inc.

Life Inc. publishes soft and hardcover books under the LIFE brand, distributes limited edition photography through galleries nationwide, and through a joint-venture with Getty Images, produces LIFE.com, the largest collection of professional photography available online. The LIFE Picture Collection is a working photography library dedicated to cataloging, scanning, researching, and digitizing images. Life Inc. is a subsidiary of Time Inc.

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Source: Life Inc.

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