LIFE is publishing a Michael Jackson commemorative edition entitled LIFE Michael: 1958-2009, with rare, intimate, and never-before-seen photos which capture the Thriller superstar in full.

Retailing at US $11.99, it hits newsstands today (July 10).

It is an intimate portrait of the artist like no other and a chronicle of an extraordinary American life, with many photographs taken exclusively for LIFE from the LIFE archives.

Millions of photographs of Michael Jackson have been taken, and have been seen by billions, but LIFE is capturing the personal side of Jackson — from his earliest days in the Jackson 5 to the era of Neverland, when they were firmly closed to the outside world.

LIFE’s photo team reveals some legendary moments for LIFE Michael, including photographs by John Olson and his now-famous photo essay on rockers and their parents; the book includes Olson’s cover image of Michael as well as a frame featuring Janet Jackson as a toddler that never made it into the pages of the magazine.

Also featured are images from the storied Scottish photojournalist Harry Benson. Twice on assignment for LIFE, in the 1980s and 1990s, Benson took exquisite, intimate portraits of Jackson, including many taken at his Neverland ranch.

“In the week following Jackson’s death, LIFE.com produced a number of galleries covering all aspects of the performer’s incredible career,” said LIFE president Andy Blau.

“The popularity of these galleries speaks volumes about the devotion of fans for the King of Pop and the great desire to see and know more. With this new edition we’re not only able to offer a keepsake collection but we can also include some never-before-seen photos exclusive to the book.”

LIFE Michael includes many of the powerful and intimate images that helped make Jackson an icon and the rarely seen images that give readers a glimpse into the performer’s private life.

Source: PR Newswire

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