A book celebrating the incredible story of The Jacksons is getting a new edition, with The Jacksons: Legacy being re-issued in paperback for the first time on September 29, 2026.
Originally published in 2017 to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary, The Jacksons: Legacy remains a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the greatest musical acts of all time.
MJVibe covered the original release back in 2017 with our article New Book: The Jacksons Legacy.
Now, nine years later, fans and collectors will have another opportunity to add the book to their collection, this time in a more accessible paperback format.
From the family archives
Written with The Jacksons and journalist and music author Fred Bronson, The Jacksons: Legacy takes readers through the remarkable journey of the Jackson brothers, from their childhood in Gary, Indiana, through their rise as the Jackson 5 and their transformation into The Jacksons.
The book features exclusive interviews with the brothers and contributions from people who played important roles throughout their career.
It also draws heavily on material from the family archives and personal collections of Jackie, Marlon and Tito Jackson, bringing together photographs, memorabilia and previously unseen material.
For Michael Jackson fans, the book also offers a look at Michael during some of the most important years of his career, including the period surrounding Off the Wall and Thriller, as well as his work with his brothers.
The book covers the brothers’ journey through Motown, their move to Epic Records, their solo careers and the hugely successful Victory era, while documenting the lasting legacy of the Jackson family.
Paperback edition
The new paperback edition is published by Thames & Hudson and is set for release on September 29, 2026.
The paperback contains 320 pages and carries ISBN 9780500299418.
For fans who missed out on the original 2017 edition, this new release could be a great opportunity to discover The Jacksons: Legacy without having to track down the original hardcover.
And for longtime collectors, it is another edition of a book that documents an important part of Michael Jackson and The Jacksons’ incredible musical history.
The Jacksons: Legacy paperback will be released on September 29, 2026.
