Because AVDOP is not a book about, or a biography on "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, MJS Publications can only assume that the Abbott estate's announcement is meant to refer to a book currently being written by Zac Crain. Mr. Crain's book is about "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's life and has not been authorized by the Abbott estate according to an email from J. Hoffman, the Abbott family estate's publicist, to MJS Music Publications on April 26, 2007.
Mark Sternal, president of MJS Music Publications stated "we have always had an open door with the Abbott estate, and I do not feel this announcement is about our title. In the early stages of writing AVDOP, the Abbott's business manager, Jeff Rasco, provided audio interview content to be used as research for the book. Also, rock photographer Chad Lee contributed photos of guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott with Vinnie Paul Abbott�s blessing and approval. We provided Vinnie with early drafts and were told that he �liked what he saw� but his family did not want to contribute any personal material because it was too soon to discuss the loss of his brother. We have always respected the Abbott's interest, and still do. That is why we do not feel this announcement is about AVDOP."
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