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She is the author of books like Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs, included in The New York Times bestseller lists, and monographs dedicated to Duran Duran, Pink, Harry Styles, and Lady Gaga, among others. She has collaborated with the Rock \u0026 Roll Hall of Fame writing essays for induction ceremonies of artists like Cher and George Michael, and has written texts for official reissues of R.E.M. and Jason Mraz. 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After launching his career spectacularly within the boys band Jackson Five, Michael Jackson built his solo career step by step. In the early 1980s, Thriller became the best-selling album of all time. The Michael Jackson phenomenon would no longer stop. A brilliant singer and dancer, he is the symbol of an embraced and achieved musical fusion that helped break down some racial barriers. Often forgotten or rarely appreciated, Michael Jackson’s creative process is as fascinating as his works. The songs, short films, duets with other artists, and his involvement in film projects reflect his taste for musical and stage challenges, as well as his ability to reinvent himself. 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By telling the story of contemporary art through works that were truly disruptive and explaining the context in which each was created, this book highlights the essence of contemporary art, constantly questioning and challenging expectations. \"Every act of creation is, first of all, an act of destruction.\" Pablo Picasso\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57131196776792,"sku":"9788419094124","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8464\/0856\/files\/9788419094124.jpg?v=1776462318"},{"product_id":"fantastico-gustave-dore","title":"Fantástico. Gustave Doré","description":"\u003cp\u003e* An unprecedented retrospective of the most beautiful engravings and the most outstanding paintings by Gustave Doré, selected from his work, which consists of more than 10,000 illustrations. * Gustave Doré is a complete artist: draftsman, engraver, painter, and sculptor. 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A true master in the art of disguising references in texts that are accessible or unfathomable, the singer of a thousand faces reveals nods throughout his entire discography, one of the most exceptional of his century. 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Discover how his exploration of family, gender identity, sexuality, and the human condition has made Almodóvar a pioneer of queer cinema and a respected voice in contemporary art. Each chapter of this retrospective, which examines his development from his early controversial films to the innovative Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios, the Oscar-winning Todo sobre mi madre and Hable con ella, and beyond, represents a cinematic journey in itself. This is a comprehensive and visually striking celebration of the illustrious career of this master storyteller. It includes numerous unpublished archival photographs and unique behind-the-scenes moments. 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After chaining several hits (\"Little Red Corvette,\" \"Purple Rain,\" \"Kiss,\" \"Sign O' The Times,\" or \"Batdance\") and selling over 100 million records, Prince knew how to reinvent himself with each of his albums, defying predictions of those who thought he was dead, constantly rising from the ashes, and always surprising through new artistic directions. From Madonna to Miles Davis, from Michael Jackson to Kate Bush, all the great names in popular music wanted to record with him. After the unexpected death of the singer-songwriter in 2016, The Prince Estate has worked to exhume from The Vault, his secure vault at Paisley Park (his home-studio), precious albums until now unreleased. Thousands of songs still rest there; each release is a global event. 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