Michael Jackson's Former Longtime Public Relations Agent Reveals Inside Story in Forthcoming Book

Michael Jackson's longtime PR agent, Bob Jones, reveals true, insider account of the King of Pop in new book, Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask

(PRWEB) August 26, 2005 -- Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask provides the inside story behind the rumors, accusations, ugliness and mystery surrounding Michael Jackson. A true insiders account, Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask (SelectBooks, $21.95) is the story from Jacksons own former public relations agent - a man who has been by Michaels side for the last 34 years.

Because of his unique position at Jacksons right hand, author Bob Jones is the one person in the world who can legitimately offer such a naked inside view of the world the King of Pop has created for himself. The drastic changes in his appearance, his bizarre Neverland ranch, his relationships with a series of young boys - from poor kids with serious health problems to famous child actors - all of it is laid bare and discussed in detail by one of the only people besides Jackson who was there for it all.

Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask by Bob Jones with Stacy Brown is generating a buzz from every quarter imaginable as an authoritative source of unvarnished truth. And Bob Jones has the credentials to back it all up. As former head of PR for not only Jackson, but also the family musical act The Jackson 5 in the years before Michaels solo career, Jones was not just an insider, but a confidant of the family-and the only one to have never signed a confidentiality agreement.

Bob Jones was Michael Jacksons public relations chief for 34 years, as well as Executive Vice President of Jacksons entertainment company. Having worked with Michael both as a solo artist and as a member of the Jackson 5, Bob Jones has been the most visible and well-known representative for Michael throughout his career. He was also instrumental in creating Jacksons contemporary persona, and was the first to dub Jackson the King of Pop" in the early 90s. Because of their long-standing relationship, Bob Jones is in the unique position of being able to offer an honest and comprehensive look behind the scenes and into the truth of what goes on at the Neverland ranch.

Currently an analyst/consultant for MSNBC, Stacy Brown is the co-author of the book, Blind Faith: The Miraculous Journey of Lula Hardaway and her son, Stevie Wonder. A longtime friend and confidante of the Jackson family, he now lives in New York with his family.

SelectBooks is an independent book publisher based in New York.

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