‘The Official Michael Jackson OPUS’ offers never before seen images of the King of Pop (photos)

On Tuesday, a 400-page book intended to be a “visual greatest hits” of the King of Pop was unveiled, according to the Los Angeles Times.


It's the only publication that's been officially sanctioned by the Jackson estate since Michael Jackson’s death in June. Prior to its release, presales hit over 20,000 copies of the 26 pound, 30 by 18 inch book.


‘The Official Michael Jackson OPUS’ not only includes never before seen images of the superstar, it also contains personal essays about the singer written by celebrities such as former ‘American Idol’ judge Paula Abdul, basketball great Shaquille O’Neal, magician David Blaine, Motown founder Berry Gordy, ‘Thriller’ director John Landis, dancer Cris Judd, and Rev. Jesse Jackson.


According to the Times, just three months before his death, “Jackson began negotiating with Kraken Opus, an imprint specializing in top-quality, small-batch, elegantly bound titles that typically cost between $2,100 and $40,000…”


The Times notes there are no images in 'The OPUS' that portray Jackson in a negative light. Jordan Sommers, executive vice president of Opus Media Group said “We wanted a tribute that’s positive and fair… He was not only a brilliant dancer-singer-fashion icon, he was a fascinating human being.”




Source: examiner.com