This is a unique and the only book containing the complete information about the creative work of Michael Jackson to the extent possible. The first edition of FOR THE RECORD was published in March 2007.

Scheduled for publishing is the second edition of the book, revised and expanded, released in July 2009 after the untimely passing of loved by millions all over the world singer and songwriter, creator of unequalled till now video short films, unparalleled dancer and performer who cast the spell on the audience from the first till the last moment of his foot tapping concerts.

Not only it contains the information about all the songs recorded and performed by Michael, about the songs he composed himself, but also about the songs written by him but never published.

There is also the information about his own films, films where he starred, his short video films, including officially released compilations and films, and the books that he wrote.

Special sections are dedicated to Michael’s albums (both - solo and with Jackson 5 and The Jacksons), chartography and USA and UK discography.

 

Besides lots of reference information it contains many curious and interesting stories of the people who worked with Michael and who shared their memories about working with him.

 

For example, that’s how P. Diddy remembers his experience of working with Michael:

 

‘He (Michael) takes an insane amount of time to record a track, but that’s just him, it’s the way he works. I am, like, the norm and prefer to get the vocal arrangement, then work later on the production side. I got some harsh looks from Michael when I was in the studio, you can tell when he’s not happy because he pulls these funny faces.’

 

Bill Bottrell remembers about cooperation with the famous guitarist Slash from Guns N’ Roses who participated in recording of several songs, including Black Or White and Give In To Me.

 

‘Slash come over for a couple of tracks,’ said Bottrell. ‘Interestingly, there was no alcohol, drugs or cigarettes on the session at all. Only one crew member smoked and he had to go outside to do it. But when Slash cam, MJ knew it was part of his thing. He said, “let him have his alcohol, cigarettes, whatever it takes”, so we set up another room at the Hit Factory, and Slash had his people send over the list… the drink of the day was Jack (Daniels) and coffee, if I recall correctly.’