magazine: Michael
Information About This Item
Creator
Black Beat Magazine (USA)
Title
Michael
Publisher
Allen Turner, Sterling/Macfadden Partnership, Inc. New York, NY
Date
1993
Extent
63 pages
Description
Black Beat Superstar Special #9
This issue of Black Beat Superstar Special (#9), titled Michael, was published in 1993 by the Sterling/Macfadden Partnership as a special annual collector’s issue celebrating Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. The cover features vibrant imagery of Michael Jackson performing in his iconic black fedora and white shirt, surrounded by callouts highlighting "The Complete Michael Jackson Story!" alongside features on Janet Jackson and a Jackson family reunion. Inside, the magazine offers articles, photo spreads, and poster-style coverage chronicling Michael's career, dance style, press coverage, and family dynamics—including features on Jermaine, Randy, La Toya, and Janet Jackson’s starring role in Poetic Justice. Editorial leadership was directed by Cynthia Horner, a prominent figure in Black teen and entertainment journalism. Serving as a tribute published during the Dangerous era, this special issue acts as a valuable primary source for documenting pop music journalism, celebrity fandom, and the enduring cultural legacy of the Jackson family in early 1990s media.
This issue of Black Beat Superstar Special (#9), titled Michael, was published in 1993 by the Sterling/Macfadden Partnership as a special annual collector’s issue celebrating Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. The cover features vibrant imagery of Michael Jackson performing in his iconic black fedora and white shirt, surrounded by callouts highlighting "The Complete Michael Jackson Story!" alongside features on Janet Jackson and a Jackson family reunion. Inside, the magazine offers articles, photo spreads, and poster-style coverage chronicling Michael's career, dance style, press coverage, and family dynamics—including features on Jermaine, Randy, La Toya, and Janet Jackson’s starring role in Poetic Justice. Editorial leadership was directed by Cynthia Horner, a prominent figure in Black teen and entertainment journalism. Serving as a tribute published during the Dangerous era, this special issue acts as a valuable primary source for documenting pop music journalism, celebrity fandom, and the enduring cultural legacy of the Jackson family in early 1990s media.
Relation
Black Beat Superstar Special Series
Subject
Music-20th century-Periodicals
Michael Jackson (Musical Artist)
Black Artist Biographies
Provenance
Samir Husni Magazine Collection
Contributor
Macy Love
Format
Magazine
Periodical
Language
English
Date Copyrighted
1993
Alternative Title
Michael
Date Issued
1993/1994