Chris Roberts (2) (1959–)

For an unauthorised and unofficial biography, Chris Roberts has managed to assemble an informative and satisfactory biography of Beyoncé here. Bound in a very attractive hardback edition, Beyoncé's epic rise to fame unfolds in a combination of stunning photographs, intricate infographics and chronological chapters.

Her time with Destiny's Child is covered well, and I was keen to learn more about her hard work ethic and the success of her early days.

Beyoncé's romance and subsequent private marriage to Jay-Z is included as is the release and success of all of her albums. Beyoncé's world tours are covered and her extensive philanthropic work is also mentioned.

Many of the infographics were unexpectedly detailed and a few were a little difficult to work out at first. My favourite infographic of the book showed how much it costs to maintain Beyoncé's body per year and the amount of money she spends on her hair was out of this world. (Particularly given I had just received a haircut that cost me $27).

The photographs are impressive and definitely capture Beyoncé's beauty and allure as an icon for feminism and girl power around the world.

In summary, I recommend Beyoncégraphica - A Graphic Biography of Beyoncé by Chris Roberts to fans of Beyoncé and her back catalogue of music; those interested in the music industry; readers with an interest in feminism and music, and those curious about the rise and influence of celebrity in our society.

* Copy courtesy of Murdoch Books *… (més)

Indeholder "Indledning", "Kapitel 1. Mama's Pearl", "Kapitel 2. Got To Be There", "Kapitel 3. Off The Wall", "Kapitel 4. Thriller", "Kapitel 5. Bad", "Kapitel 6. Dangerous", "Kapitel 7. Scream", "Kapitel 8. Blood On The Dance Floor", "Kapitel 9. Cry", "Kapitel 10. 'This Is It' - Den sidste fremkaldelse", "Kapitel 11. Never Can Say Goodbye", "Diskografi".

"Indledning" handler om lidt om personen Michael Jackson og lidt om hans død.
"Kapitel 1. Mama's Pearl" handler om at blive pacet frem af Joe Jackson. Med tæsk af livremmen.
"Kapitel 2. Got To Be There" handler om Tamla Motown, Jackson 5, pladesalg.
"Kapitel 3. Off The Wall" handler om musicalen, The Wiz, der flopper. Og albummet, Off The Wall, der ikke gør.
"Kapitel 4. Thriller" handler om albummet, der forvandler det hele og gør ham til super-super-star. Billeder af ham sammen med Reagan, Paul McCartney og mange andre.
"Kapitel 5. Bad" handler om 1985 og frem. MJ begynder at blive sær, ændrer udseende, bliver meget lysere osv. Wacko Jacko. "We Are The world". Og han køber Beatles sangkataloget.
"Kapitel 6. Dangerous" handler om 1988 og frem. Neverland. Efter 2005 indhenter forbruget både hans indtægter og formue og Neverland og tvangsauktion nævnes i samme sætning.
"Kapitel 7. Scream" handler om Michael Jackson, Lisa-Maria Presley, plastikkirurgi, Jordan Chandler, forlig.
"Kapitel 8. Blood On The Dance Floor" handler om HIStory, 20 millioner solgte eksemplarer. Debbie Rowe, to børn, en mærkelig næse.
"Kapitel 9. Cry" handler om Invincible, der sælger 8 millioner eksemplarer. Blanket-gate og en zombie-næse. Prince Michael II, Gavin Arvizo.
"Kapitel 10. 'This Is It' - Den sidste fremkaldelse" handler om 2009 og annoncering af koncertplaner.
"Kapitel 11. Never Can Say Goodbye" handler om 25 juni 2009 og død af hjertesvigt. Børnene, Paris Katherine Jackson, Prince Michael Jackson I og Prince Michael Jackson II.
"Diskografi" handler om en opremsning af alle hans plader.
"Illustrationer" handler om hvor de mange billeder er hentet fra.

Ganske sober gennemgang af Michael Jacksons liv og levned (29 august 1958 - 25 juni 2009).… (més)