by Ian Halperin
First published 2016
Bestselling investigator Ian Halperin examines how the Kardashian and Jenner families transformed from reality TV newcomers into global celebrities. His investigation centers on the period following their 2007 debut on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, tracing their evolution into a multimedia empire spanning television, endorsements, and personal brands. Halperin focuses particularly on Kris Jenner's controversial role as family manager, analyzing accusations that she manipulated media coverage and exploited her children's personal lives for profit. Through detailed research, the author uncovers the calculated strategies behind their public personas and the scandals that fueled their fame. The book reveals how the family built their multimillion dollar brand while navigating constant tabloid scrutiny and public criticism. Halperin offers readers an inside look at the machinery of modern celebrity culture and the personal costs of engineered fame.
Genres: biography, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: rags-to-riches, rise-to-fame
Setting: Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Period: 2007
305 pages · Kindle Edition · Gallery Books