A New Book: The Backstage Story of the Most Popular Backstreet Boy (October 28, '98)

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Oct 29, 2098 Source: Penguin Putnam Inc. / PRNewswire Submitted By: Company Press Release The Backstage Story of the Most Popular Backstreet Boy Nick Carter's Mom Tells the Whole Story - His Birth, His Dreams and His Meteoric Rise to Success NEW YORK, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- In an exciting new book to be published by New American Library, Jane Carter, famed mom of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, tells all about her son, his childhood, the secret to his success, and his rise to the top of the charts. The book will go on sale just before Thanksgiving. ``THE HEART AND SOUL OF NICK CARTER - SECRETS ONLY A MOTHER KNOWS,'' an Onyx paperback, will be rushed to press to meet the demand of Nick's legions of fans. ``Spin Magazine'' raves, ``Eighteen-year old Nick Carter is by far the most popular Boy -- he's the youngest and looks a lot like Leonardo DiCaprio.'' And ``Teen People'' has recently dubbed the charismatic Nick ``a girl magnet.'' Nick Carter is hot, and his fans are burning up for anything and everything on this Backstreet Boy. Including a special introduction from Nick, ``THE HEART AND SOUL OF NICK CARTER'' is the only book written by someone who was there with Nick every step of the way. Early manager, mentor, and number one fan, mother Jane Carter reveals Nick's dreams and shares the stories of the early auditions and contests, the pain and heartbreak along the way, the big break, and the trials of being a stage mom. THE HEART AND SOUL OF NICK CARTER will include: Many never-before-seen photographs from the Carter family photo album The story of how Jane Carter had a vision of her son's stardom A quiz: ``Are you a real Nick-O-Phile?'' Never-before-seen memorabilia Jane Carter has been instrumental to the success of her son. Managing his early career, keeping a close watch over him, and forever reminding him to keep the values with which he was raised, Jane Carter has been sought out by the media for interviews for years. Now, in ``THE HEART AND SOUL OF NICK CARTER,'' she tells all -- as only a mother can. New American Library is a division of Penguin Putnam Inc., part of Pearson plc, the international media group, and encompasses the imprints Signet, Signet Classics, Onyx, and Roc. Comment on this item. Next Item: Watch out for fake BSB merchandise Prev Item: Tommy Smith Launches "The Official Backstreet Boys Band" Site