"Preposterously talented, fronting the Jackson 5 from early childhood, he captivated kids, and more than a few grown-ups, with fancy footwork, effortless high C's and charisma to burn. launched Jackson into a new level of celebrity stratosphere - more media, more attention, more intensity - that even Elvis or the Beatles had never experienced. How he dealt with that fame - how he used it, and how it, arguably, overwhelmed him - became, in later years, the heart of the Michael Jackson story. " -- Publisher description.

Gallery : from Jackson 5 cherub to eccentric adult, image was everything -- Superstar: how the King of Pop moonwalked to global fame -- Famous friends : the stars (Macaulay Culkin, Liz Taylor, Princess DIana) aligned with Michael -- Growing up : little MJ had the voice, the steps and more charm than a bucket of puppies -- Things get weird : llamas, pythons and surgery! Oh, my! -- Neverland : a peek at the quirky star's Oz-like California retreat -- Is that you? The changing face of Michael Jackson through the years -- Family man : he married the King's daughter and became a dad, all in his own unusual way -- On trial : accusations damaged his reputation - and his psyche -- A sudden loss : Fans from Buenos Aires to Beirut mourned a man with global appeal -- Farewell : remembering Michael Joseph Jackson.