'This is the reason why I believe so emphatically in teaching Michael, because Michael deserves to be taught... and people who want to learn about Michael deserve to learn about him. I believe that can be done with freedom online...'
– Elizabeth Amisu, author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife
This twelfth episode stands in the light of the MJ Academy and the forthcoming book of Elizabeth Amisu, editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies. Karin has Elizabeth as her guest to interview her on The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. They talk about the critical essay in the book, the process of writing, the sources Elizabeth used for her research, section one of the book 'Art as Life', and the brand new course Teaching Michael Jackson Studies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqxh6DtPnL4
Official Trailer of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife, © 2016 Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu
Episode Questions:
1. Can you explain what a critical survey is and what its purpose is?
2. What sources did you use to write The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson?
3. Can you tell us a bit of your process of writing?
4. Can you take us through the first section of your book?
5. Can you tell us a bit more about your new course?
Certified Michael Jackson Studies Online Course: Six-Lesson Online Course With Elizabeth Amisu
This online course will take your knowledge to the next level so that you can use it to write, learn and gain specific and detailed understanding that will benefit you personally, as well as your family, friends and the wider community of Michael Jackson fans and academics. And it’s suitable for those who are new to Michael Jackson, as well as seasoned fans. Find out more here.
Online Course: 6 weeks
Price: $170 (Half-Price for a Limited Time Only)
The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife
The essential companion to Michael Jackson’s music, films, and books, this work offers 21 original, academic essays on all things Jackson-from film, music, and dance to fashion, culture, and literature. It is the ultimate collector’s item for every Michael Jackson fan, student, researcher and academic.
Print Hardback:September 2016, 324pp & Illus.
ISBN: 978-1-4408-3864-4
Price: £48.00/$73.00
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All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them
1. Elizabeth's first interview - Author & Text: 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson' Part 1.
2. Our latest interview with Jamon and Q of The MJCast, available here.
3. Certified Teacher of Michael Jackson Studies Online Course: Six-Lesson Online Video Course with Elizabeth Amisu.
4. Certified Michael Jackson Studies Online Course: Six-Lesson Online Course With Elizabeth Amisu
4. Free Video Series – MJ Study Must-Haves: 5 Reasons To Re-Read ‘Moonwalk’.
5. Free Video Series – MJ Study Must-Haves: 5 Reasons To Annotate ‘Man In The Music.
6. Michael Bush, The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson (Insight Editions 2012).
7. Joseph Vogel, Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterling, 2011).
8. Joseph Vogel, Featuring Michael Jackson (Baldwin Books, New York 2012).
9. Almond White, Keep Moving: The Michael Jackson Chronicles (Resistance Work...
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