From the early hits with the Jackson Five to the posthumous songs, 608 pages have been needed to unravel, analyze, and explain all the songs and music videos of Michael Jackson that revolutionized the music industry of the time and inspired subsequent generations. 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. Supported by numerous testimonies from the star’s collaborators, Michael Jackson reveals the long-silenced secrets behind the music and images that are part of the pop music pantheon.