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Libro: 'Official Michael Jackson Opus' *Sólo noticias*

Michael Jackson Opus - pre-order in store now



A working proto-type of the Michael Jackson Opus is available to view at the Opus store, Covent Garden. For some, seeing is believing, so you can now see the very same concept that excited Michael in LA back in May 2009.

The size, weight and quality of the Opus is always hard to explain in words and when in front of this tribute, the only new officially sanctioned publication from the Michael Jackson Estate, will you realise what all the fuss is about.
 
Según esto el OPUS estará disponible el día 7 de diciembre. El presidente y COO del Opus Media Group, Jeff Wald dice del Opus: "Tenemos el privilegio de haber presenciado el genio creativo de Michael de cerca gracias a su reconocimiento de nuestra dedicación para continuar su legado. Sus fans estarán encantados, y tendrán algo que permanecerá con ellos durante los próximos años. También estamos agradecidos porque esto beneficiará a los niños de Michael, su madre y sus muchas causas benéficas, así como proporcionará a sus hijos y a su madre un testimonio perdurable de su vida de logros.


Fuente:examiner.com

It is hard to go to any store at this time and not run into Michael Jackson merchandise. Items bearing the King of Pop's image are in high demand. However, this holiday season, the official Michael Jackson Kraken Opus ill be available for fans to enjoy and perhaps give as gifts to other fans.

The president and COO of Opus Media Group, Jeff Wald says of the Opus: 'We are privileged to have witnessed Michael’s creative genius up close and grateful to his Estate for recognizing our dedication to continuing his legacy. His fans will be thrilled, and have something that will remain with them for years to come. We also are grateful that this will benefit Michael’s children, his mother and his many charitable causes, as well as providing his children and his mother with a lasting testimonial to his life of accomplishments.'

The Opus will become available on December 7, 2009 from Opus Media Group, “The Official Michael Jackson Opus” is a leather-bound tribute that provides his fans with more than 400 pages of photographs and remembrances of his amazing life. Fans can preorder now and receive a discount for a limited time by going to Ticketmaster.com

Diseño definitivo del OPUS:

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Última edición:
***UPDATE***

Diseño final del libro

6 October 2009

Exclusive MJ Opus artwork revealed
The final design of The Official Michael Jackson Opus has been revealed by publishers Kraken Opus.
A dynamic ink drawing of the King of Pop in trademark tip-toe dance pose by acclaimed artist Nate Giorgio will adorn the silk-covered clamshell presentation case which contains the leather-bound 400-page Opus.

A good friend of Michael Jackson and collaborator on dozens of personal commissions for the superstar since 1984, Giorgio was delighted to join the Opus team and bring yet another exclusive touch to the only new tribute publication authorised by the legendary singer’s Estate.

“Being close to Michael was great for me as an artist as I got to see a completely different side to him,” recalls Giorgio. “He was more 'himself', more down to earth. Every time I saw or read something about Michael that was so far from the truth, something I just couldn't relate to, it just wasn't him. They just didn't know him.

“The figurative style that I use helps me capture more of the essence of Michael in a few strokes, the way he moved and held his body when he was dancing. His power. That's why it works.”

Inside the Opus
In addition to the beautiful case artwork, Giorgio has also created bespoke images to introduce each of the ten chapters plus a heartfelt artistic tribute to the late, great M.J.

The Official Michael Jackson Opus also features 300 spectacular photos, including many rare and previously unpublished images by some of the world’s foremost photographers, plus the personal remembrances of the people who knew him best and were inspired by his work including Reverend Jesse Jackson, Quincy Jones, Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Shaquille O’Neal, Paula Abdul, John Landis, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jimmy Jam, Teddy Riley and many more.

Pre-order offer
The Official Michael Jackson Opus is published on December 7, but is available for pre-order at a discount price for a limited time only at the Opus Store or from Ticketmaster.

http://www.krakenopus.com/news/news.php?id=119
 
No, no me refería a la página de Michaeljacksonart.com, con lo de "robar" me refería a las fotos de sus pinturas de MJ que el propio Giorgio tiene subidas en su página (está todo en flash, por eso lo de "robar", tirando de archivos temporales de internet :p), con sus comentarios personales, datos técnicos de cada óleo y su paradero actual.

Por cierto, que el propio Nate Giorgio se hace eco en su página de su trabajo para el Opus de MJ, y de que se escogiese su dibujo para la portada.

Además, trasteando por su página, podemos observar perdidos entre sus 'trabajos recientes', 5 bocetos de MJ, cuatro de ellos no sabemos si con destino al Opus, y un quinto que sí lo es. Es increíblemente irónico descubrir que estuvieron juntos esta primavera (después de AÑOS sin trabajar juntos) y que ahora él trabajase con él en dos ocasiones tan cercanas en el tiempo y con motivaciones TAN distintas entre sí: antes y después de su muerte.

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Michael Study 1, Michael Jackson Series
Ink and brush on paper
16x20 inches
Sketched spring 2009
From the last meeting with Michael Jackson on Carolwood Drive in Beverly Hills, CA.
Artist's private collection


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Michael Study 2, Michael Jackson Series
Ink and brush on paper
16x20 inches
Sketched spring 2009
From the last meeting with Michael Jackson on Carolwood Drive in Beverly Hills, CA.
Artist's private collection

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Michael Study 3, Michael Jackson Series
Ink and brush on paper
16x20 inches
Sketched spring 2009
From the last meeting with Michael Jackson on Carolwood Drive in Beverly Hills, CA.
Artist's private collection

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Michael Study 4, Michael Jackson Series
Ink and brush on paper
16x20 inches
Sketched spring 2009
From the last meeting with Michael Jackson on Carolwood Drive in Beverly Hills, CA.
Artist's private collection


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Opus Book Sketch, Michael Jackson
Litho crayon drawing on paper
16x20 inches
August 2009
Executed for the Michael Jackson Opus
 
Nuevos datos:

John Landis, Berry Gordy, Paula Abdul y David Blaine han escrito partes del libro.

Nate Giorgio, uno de los ilustradores dice que estuvo con MJ días antes de su fallecimiento: "Estaba haciendo dibujos para él y le encantaban. Era genial, estaba realmente excitado". Sus últimos encargos eran murales de sus hijos e imagenes para su "This is it". Giorgio dice que Jackson era un voraz coleccionista de arte y muy específico sobre lo que quería que fuera creado para él, adjuntando instrucciones, algunas de las cuales aparecen en el libro.

Giorgio recuerda que Jackson estaba ansioso por que él empezara a trabajar en los murales que quería colocar en su residencia de Las Vegas: Quería que le pintara a él con sus hijos caminando por un bosque.

"No paraba de decirme, 'vamos, tenemos que empezarlo ya, los niños están creciendo y están cambiando'".

El presidente de OPUS Media Group, dice: "Hay mucha información en el libro que viene directamente de las fuentes originales, eso aclarará muchos malentendidos. Hay historias contadas directamente por gente como Smokey Robinson (y otros) que no se habían contado antes."

Algunas de las fotos son de la colección de gente como Gordy.
 
juliana dijo:
En la página en Facebook de Opus acaban de anunciar que algunas copias de muestra del libro ya se pueden ver (físicamente) en la tienda que tienen en el covent garden de Londres. Si alguno vais por allí ya sabéis!!! ;)
Haz clic para expandir...

En relación a esto a mi me ha llegado este email:


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Si en el email dice que será publicado el 7 de diciembre... ¡¡¡ quedan solo 13 días !!!! (+ los que tarden en llegar hasta estos lares...:))
 
Porqué aparece en tiendas el dia 7 (como aquella polemica coincidencia con ese número) será casualidad o pactado ?

Otra captura de una de las paginas :

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Fotos de la fiesta de lanzamiento de ayer en LA:

Sugar Ray Leonard posando junto a su foto con MJ

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Jesse Jackson

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Extractos de un artículo sobre el libro:



Jordan Sommers, Jeff Wald y Deborah Wald de Opus.


La preventa del libro ha llegado a las 20.000 copias convirtíendose ya en el libro más vendido de la editorial :eek:

 Las fotos de MJ vestido de Charlie Chaplin fueron realizadas en 1994 por Steve Whitsitt, para acompañar al videoclip inspirado en Chaplin que dirigía el própio Whitsitt. El proyecto paró cuando los poseedores de los derechos de Chaplin pidieron la cancelación del video y del single :eek:
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-jackson-opus9-2009dec09,0,1661603.story
 
Buenas noticias!!!! :D
Acabo de recibir un email de OPUS, copio y pego:


Dear customer,
As publisher of The Official Michael Jackson Opus, the Opus Media Group would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution to the extraordinary and unprecedented demand for what we believe is a fitting tribute to a true legend.
We wanted to provide you with a delivery update for your Opus. Following the hugely successful launch of The Official Michael Jackson Opus in Los Angeles earlier this week, inclement weather conditions and customs intervention have caused us to adjust our shipping schedule slightly for the Opus. Below is the updated Opus shipping schedule:

For Opus orders placed before December 1:
Rest assured that your Opus will be delivered well before Christmas and, in the majority of cases, by December 18 2009. To help you better track your package, once your order is fulfilled, you will be sent a shipping email and tracking code from Fedex, either later today or early next week.
For Opus orders placed December 2 and after:
Opus Media Group will make every effort possible to ensure these are also delivered before Christmas, but we can only guarantee delivery before Christmas for orders placed before December 1. To help you better track your package, once your order is fulfilled, you will also be sent a shipping email and tracking code from Fedex.
We know your Official Michael Jackson Opus will provide you with beautiful and lasting memories of Michael Jackson. We sincerely thank you for your patronage and your patience.

Have a great holiday.
Sincerely,

Opus Media Group.
customercare@michaeljacksonopus.com
If you would prefer not to receive further correspondence from Opus, please click here.
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Viene a decir que para los que hicimos el pedido antes del 1 de Diciembre, el libro lo enviaran antes del 18 de Diciembre pero que llegar, nos llega antes de Navidad. Y que o bien hoy en unas horas o bien en la semana que viene, al principio, ya nos envian el tracking number.
Para los que lo compraron despues del dia 1, debido a la gran demanda del libro trataran de enviarlo para que llegue antes de Navidad pero no pueden prometerlo. De todos modos, tambien enviaran el tracking number tan pronto lo tengan listo.
 
Acabo de recibir otro mail de OPUS (corto y pego)

Dear customer,
We have received some calls from customers regarding the absence of the Opus Reality Card in the Opus and asking why there is only one glove included.
We took the decision to include just one white glove purely as a further tribute to Michael Jackson. The single white glove is an iconic and defining symbol of the man and his extraordinary career and we thought it only fitting to include just one glove with your Opus. We hope that this is an understandable decision.
Please be assured that the promised Opus Reality feature is very much part of the Opus offering, but we want to ensure that this is something only available to our customers. With that in mind, it has been decided that this should be offered through a secure and protected online forum. In the New Year, you will be provided with your own unique pass code to a secure area of the Opus web site. The Opus Reality trigger card will be available to download from the site and used to access footage that will be presented in a way that will hopefully provide you with a unique ‘Michael Jackson Experience’. The benefit of using this system is that it significantly reduces the possibility of non-Opus customers being able to access this experience.
We are committed to bringing you a selection of Opus Reality footage over the coming year with the first example ready for you before the end of January 2010.
We hope that this has helped to address these queries.
Have a great holiday.
Sincerely,

Opus Media Group.
 
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