The History of George Michael
WHAM! are everywhere, and the nation can’t get enough. ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ blasts on the airwaves … Posters in bedrooms, after years of effort, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley have broken through. Then … the single hits No.1 on the UK charts, Wham! have conquered the pop world!
Follow the story of George Michael through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones in George’s career — exactly as they were reported at the time.
Featuring:
– His rise to fame as half of the teenage duo Wham!
– George’s solo breakthrough with the release of Faith
– His unforgettable comeback tours
– Iconic performances, awards, and cultural impact
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a George Michael fan, a music history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of music history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 150+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
WHAM! are everywhere, and the nation can’t get enough. ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ blasts on the airwaves … Posters in bedrooms, after years of effort, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley have broken through. Then … the single hits No.1 on the UK charts, Wham! have conquered the pop world!
Follow the story of George Michael through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones in George’s career — exactly as they were reported at the time.
Featuring:
– His rise to fame as half of the teenage duo Wham!
– George’s solo breakthrough with the release of Faith
– His unforgettable comeback tours
– Iconic performances, awards, and cultural impact
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a George Michael fan, a music history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of music history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 150+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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WHAM! are everywhere, and the nation can’t get enough. ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ blasts on the airwaves … Posters in bedrooms, after years of effort, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley have broken through. Then … the single hits No.1 on the UK charts, Wham! have conquered the pop world!
Follow the story of George Michael through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones in George’s career — exactly as they were reported at the time.
Featuring:
– His rise to fame as half of the teenage duo Wham!
– George’s solo breakthrough with the release of Faith
– His unforgettable comeback tours
– Iconic performances, awards, and cultural impact
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a George Michael fan, a music history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of music history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 150+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
