{"product_id":"iconic-albums-michael-jackson-richard-ward-9798297558489","title":"Iconic Albums - Michael Jackson - Bad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive deep dive into the making, meaning, and legacy of one of pop's greatest albums.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1987, Michael Jackson faced the ultimate challenge: following \u003ci\u003eThriller\u003c\/i\u003e, the best-selling album of all time. The result was \u003ci\u003eBad\u003c\/i\u003e - a bold, genre-spanning masterpiece that redefined pop music and confirmed Jackson's status as the world's biggest superstar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this meticulously researched and engagingly written volume of the \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums\u003c\/i\u003e series, author Richard Ward takes you track-by-track, moment-by-moment through the creation of \u003ci\u003eBad\u003c\/i\u003e, revealing the stories, artistry, and cultural impact behind the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe high-stakes challenge\u003c\/b\u003e of following \u003ci\u003eThriller\u003c\/i\u003e in a rapidly changing music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael's creative evolution\u003c\/b\u003e, as he took greater control over songwriting and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBehind-the-scenes stories\u003c\/b\u003e from the recording sessions, collaborators, and studio innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe making of the short films\u003c\/b\u003e that redefined the music video format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe record-breaking Bad World Tour\u003c\/b\u003e, and how it changed live performance forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe album's enduring influence\u003c\/b\u003e on music, fashion, dance, and global pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom \"Smooth Criminal\" to \"Man in the Mirror,\" from fashion statements to Guinness World Records, \u003ci\u003eBad\u003c\/i\u003e wasn't just an album - it was a cultural event that still resonates more than three decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong fan or discovering \u003ci\u003eBad\u003c\/i\u003e for the first time, this book offers the ultimate companion to one of the greatest albums ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of pop music history, Michael Jackson, and the art of the album.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798297558489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47612007055615,"sku":"9798297558489","price":17.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_80b0a190-f6b6-4a5e-98fd-de24dc6b6fe6.jpg?v=1764517555","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-michael-jackson-richard-ward-9798297558489","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}