An album so important, it’s still relevant today

June 2020, London UK – Sixteen11 Media Group Ltd is pleased to announce a new book exploring Michael Jackson’s fifth solo album ‘HIStory: Past, Present and Future – Book I.

The Story of HIStory tells the fascinating story of how Michael Jackson created the most important album of his career, addressing racial prejudice, social injustice, accusations, media intrusion, environmental issues and mental health.

As the second book about Jackson by writer Pez Jax, The Story of HIStory delves into the inspiration and creative process behind each of the 15 songs that appeared on ‘HIStory Continues’, the success of single releases, the creation of the short films, global marketing efforts, naming the album and the development of the cover. Supported by first-hand accounts and untold stories, this insightful new work comes as the album marks its 25^th Anniversary and reflects on its relevance and impact over the past quarter-century.

 “If there is a writer with the bandwidth to bring ultimate light to ‘the Story of HIStory’, it’s Pez Jax” – Dan Beck

Responsible for HIStory’s marketing strategy and ‘HIStorical thinking’, Former VP of Sales and Marketing Dan Beck provides the foreword and original HIStory Statue creator Diana Walczak provided her expertise to the cover of the book.

The Story of HIStory will be available to order in English from 16^th June 2020 at www.sixteen11.com

Pez Jax is a writer, author and Michael Jackson fan, based in London. Jax released his first book ‘Off The Wall: From The Beginning – Brick by Brick’  in 2016 which charted Michael Jackson’s rise from the lead singer of the Jackson 5, up to the release and success of ‘Off The Wall’.

Jax has written several articles about Jackson, enjoying wide-spread coverage for his work. In addition to receiving requests for comment from BBC, LBC, Good Morning Britain, NME as well as international press; Jax appeared on Sky News’ Sunrise Show to talk about Jackson’s music.