Dr. Todd Gray has dedicated his professional life to the study of Devon's history. His passion for the county he calls home is evident through his publications and lectures. He has written more widely on Devon's past than any other Devon historian and stands at the heart of Devon's historical community. Dr. Gray has taken a leading role in promoting the study of Devon's history, most recently fostering dialogue between key stakeholders in Devon's archives and local councils, and regularly appears in local and national media. His works cover a wide range of aspects relating to the South West, particularly Devon and Exeter, and are organized and published within Devon, truly embodying the spirit of being "made in Devon".
A collection of photographs capturing Michael Jackson during a pivotal time in his career, from the end of the Jackson 5 era and the release of "Off the Wall" to the filming of the "Beat It" video for "Thriller."
Das Buch gibt einen einzigartigen und intimen Einblick in das Leben von Michael Jackson, bevor er zum unerreichbaren King of Pop wurde. Der Fotograf Todd Gray begleitete Michael Jackson von 1974 bis 1983. Unveröffentlichte Aufnahmen zeigen den Musiker ganz privat mit seiner Familie, umringt von Fans, im Studio sowie bei seinen ersten bahnbrechenden Konzerten. Die Bilder zeugen vom Elan und der Begeisterung, der Lebensfreude und der anrührenden Offenherzigkeit eines unglaublich talentierten jungen Mannes, der sich zur Pop-Ikone emporarbeitete.