{"product_id":"iconic-albums-michael-jackson-richard-ward-9798265778215","title":"Iconic Albums - Michael Jackson - Off The Wall","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the moment when Michael Jackson became more than a prodigy - when he transformed into a global superstar. \u003ci\u003eOff the Wall\u003c\/i\u003e (1979) wasn't just an album; it was a revolution in sound, style, and ambition. With infectious dance anthems, heartfelt ballads, and Quincy Jones's masterful production, it bridged R\u0026amp;B, disco, funk, and pop like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums - Michael Jackson: Off the Wall\u003c\/i\u003e, Richard Ward explores every detail of this groundbreaking record. From the legendary studio sessions to the chart-topping singles, from the disco backlash it survived to the blueprint it laid for \u003ci\u003eThriller\u003c\/i\u003e, this book uncovers how \u003ci\u003eOff the Wall\u003c\/i\u003e became one of the most important albums in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough 35 in-depth chapters, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael's journey from Motown to true independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe creative spark of his partnership with Quincy Jones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind-the-scenes stories of hits like \u003ci\u003e\"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough,\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Rock with You,\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e\"She's Out of My Life.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow the album broke barriers for Black artists in mainstream pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy \u003ci\u003eOff the Wall\u003c\/i\u003e remains a timeless masterpiece more than four decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans, collectors, and music historians alike, this book celebrates an album that didn't just make people dance - it redefined what pop music could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798265778215\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447060607231,"sku":"9798265778215","price":17.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fab5a995-d3c8-435d-8ddf-81d0690d3586.jpg?v=1777228550","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-michael-jackson-richard-ward-9798265778215","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}