Michael Jackson Before He Was King

Gray, Todd (photographer). Michael Jackson Before He Was King. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2009. First edition. Quarto (11-1/2″ x 9-1/4″). 141, (3)pp. Photographic dust jacket, spine lettered in yellow & orange, over orange boards, spine lettered in white. Illustrated with photographs throughout (about 1/4 in color). Inscribed and signed on the half-title by Todd Gray, dated 2011. A fine, as new copy.

Michael Jackson’s personal photographer, Todd Gray (b. 1954) brings unique insights to his time with the singer, contributing stories and context to this collection of images, and presenting a rare, intimate portrait that chronicles Jackson as he grew from a brilliantly talented young man into a pop icon. (OCLC) Fine in fine dust jacket. Hardcover. (51663) $75