Why are you asking me? The guy who wrote the book is the one who said it was to toughen up the image.

I guess it was because bands like Motley Crue had a sleazey reputation and were considered tough guys and they were trying to compete in that market. It's actually kind of funny that this guy is trying to cause so much controversy and in the next breath says Jon was "basically squeaky clean." Way to CYA, dude.

I dont get this guy. Really..

So, anyone here has the book already? :D

My question was metaphoric, and it WAS directed at the guy who wrote the book. Friends?
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Well, now that it's come out that he was asked to destroy the pics but didn't, AND obviously didn't tell anyone, he's not looking so "squeaky clean" himself, is he? What goes around comes around, dude!

Friends! :)

It does make him look bad.

Where'd all the narrow-minded people come from? Backstage explode?

This book is being so overblown by the fanbase it's ridiculous. There is nothing wrong with the pictures.

I also don't get all the backlash the author is getting from fans. Richie Bozzett can write whatever he wants, he owes Bon Jovi nothing. If he wants to cash in, let him, it's freedom of speech. If you don't agree with what he's doing, just don't buy the book but bitching about him or the book won't change a thing. It's already released.

The kids argument is ridiculous too. It has probably had little or no effect on Jon's kids or any of their kids for that matter. Richie probably put his daughter through more by getting arrested a few years ago than this book will ever be capable of doing.

So did anyone actually read this? Come on, I wanna know if Jon put a hit out on that photographer or not.

Yea! And the pics! Pls...tell us whats in there XDD

Can't find it in stores yet, I assume it ain't been released yet.

I think it's only going to be available for purchase online, as it doesn't have a major distributor. It was "released" a couple of weeks ago but not in stores or even on Amazon.