Ebony magazine will celebrate the life of Michael Jackson with a tribute book.

Michael: In His Own Words, a 100-page book of never-before-seen photos, celebrity tributes and 5,000 words from Michael himself will be released the week of July 13.

In addition to MJ's thoughts, the memorial book will include interviews about the King of Pop with Quincy Jones, Berry Gordy, Ne-Yo, Rev. Al Sharpton, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Suzanne de Passe and many others

"Michael was a genius. Michael was a researcher. He'd study, study, study. He was one of the greatest listeners I know," said Gordy, founder of Motown, in an interview.

Ebony has documented the Gloved One's life since the beginning of his phenomenal career. Now it is opening its archives in tribute to the late Michael Jackson's incredible legacy