Rare Air: Michael on Michael [Hardcover]

Michael Jordan (Author), Mark Vancil (Author, Editor), Walter Iooss (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1993

Stunning full-color, never-before-published photographs, accompanied by Jordan's own thoughts and observations, provide a revealing look at what it means to be a sports legend, important moments in his life, and career highlights. 25,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This slight volume contains little to justify its addition to the already overburdened shelf of books about the basketball legend. Editor Vancil, a sports journalist, uses Jordan's own words to present His Airness as a human superstar who feels pain and pressure like the rest of us. We see images of Jordan on the court, at press conferences, and with fans and team members. With the exception of a few shots of his wife and family, the photos are undistinguished. The text lacks insight and is often pedantic: "Marriage has given me a whole new perspective on life, particularly life after basketball." After reading this trivia, we don't know much more about Jordan than when we started. Not recommended.
- Ron Chepesiuk, Winthrop Univ. Lib., Rock Hill, S.C.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

In this autobiography completed before his retirement from basketball on October 7 of this year, Michael talks about his love for the game, his devotion to his family, his competitiveness, and his sense of self in the midst of the insanity that defines modern celebrity. Complementing his brief but eloquent narrative are dozens of beautiful color photographs by Walter Iooss, one of Sports Illustrated's top photographers. The photos encompass virtually every aspect of Michael's life. There are action shots on court and pictures of Michael on the golf course; with his wife, in the bubble bath with the kids, before the game, and after the game soaking his sore feet. Volumes have been written about Jordan, and more are sure to come, but this simple, straightforward, and handsome autobiography will suffice as a personal statement from the man to all those who have admired his unforgettable deeds as a player. Wes Lukowsky

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 111 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins; 1st edition (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0002553899
• ISBN-13: 978-0002553896
• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( J ) > Jordan, Michael

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done, March 26, 1998

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David Graham (Shell, Ecuador) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rare Air: Michael on Michael (Paperback)

This is an oversized book with excellent photography, especially given some of the tricky lighting involved. Jordan's comments are candid, although he did write that once he left the game of basketball, he wouldn't come back. Basketball fans can rejoice that in this estimate, Jordan was wrong.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A in-depth look at the world's most recognizable athlete., March 16, 1997

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This review is from: Rare Air: Michael on Michael (Hardcover)

Michael Jordan -- the essence of Air. This book, a unique photgraphic autobiography, takes a very personal look at the superstar. Michael Jordan opens up and describes his life. The spectacular photograpghy and Michael's own thoghts (on both competition and life) compliment each other perfectly. The book is actually like the title says "Michael on Michael". Full-color photographs (more than 100 previously unpublished) and the clockwork of Michael's world provide the reader with a never-before-seen intimate view of the world's greatest athlete.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1st Jordan Book I read & loved it!, March 2, 2008

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Sonnie Lippman (CT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rare Air: Michael on Michael (Hardcover)

Michael Jordan is my favorite athlete! This is the first book I bought on him and I'm very happy. It's brief but there are huge pictured on every page taken by a photographer from Sports Illustrated. It's a quick read but more than enjoyable! Makes a nice addition for any fan!