Ian Halperin Kardashian Dynasty

An extensive undercover investigation exposes intimate secrets and explosive disclosures in KARDASHIAN DYNASTY by Ian Halperin (Gallery Books; on sale April 26, 2016; Hard Cover $26.00). America’s most polarizing family made their reality show debut in 2007 with E!’s Keeping Up with the Kardashians and almost a decade later, they show no sign of slowing down. Salacious tabloid headlines, media appearances, branding deals, reality show spin offs, and unfettered access to their daily lives on social media, the infamous family continues to steal the celebrity spotlight. And yet, amidst their mega, exploitive success, there are many unearthed secrets that plague the Kardashian brand. Investigative journalist Ian Halperin goes undercover and infiltrates their world to expose the truth about all things Kardashian including: • The Kardashian family’s intimate involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial . • Going undercover to infiltrate the porn industry, Halperin gets to the likely truth about Kim Kardashian's infamous career-launching sex tape. • Paris Hilton’s hand in the creation of Kim Kardashian and the family brand. • The “reality” behind Keeping Up with the Kardashians. • The strategic marriage and partnership between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. • Allegations that Kris Jenner attempted to dissuade Bruce Jenner from coming out as trans by advocating a form of religious conversion therapy. • The inside story behind the story of Bruce Jenner's transformation to Caitlyn as Halperin poses undercover as trans. Based on extensive research, Ian Halperin delivers the sensational details behind the Kardashians’ rise to fame. With revelations exposing the family’s foundation as shaky at best and scandalous at worst, Halperin scrutinizes their self-made multi-million dollar brand. Beginning with their involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial that rocked the nation in 1995 and ending with Caitlyn Jenner’s transition in 2015, Halperin provides an unparalleled glimpse into the events and scandals that have propelled the Kardashians to worldwide celebrity, for better or worse. ABOUT IAN HALPERIN IAN HALPERIN is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, Love & Death: The Murder of Kurt Cobain, and Whitney & Bobbi Kristina, among many other biographies. He is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning filmmaker, having directed and produced several films, including the documentaries Gone Too Soon, Chasing Gaga, and The Cobain Case. Halperin regularly appears on television and radio to share his perspective on celebrity culture.