Nirvana: The Complete Illustrated History

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Nirvana formed in 1987, released their first LP in 1989, and unintentionally tore the music world asunder two years later with the video and single for "Smells Like Teen Spirit." At the time, MTV and rock 'n' roll in general were largely dominated by vapid hair metal acts. Nirvana, with their thrift-store clothes and pawnshop guitars, represented a much-needed return to punk-inspired rock and at the same time validated the indie rock scene that had failed to breach the mainstream in the previous decade. A meteoric rise followed, attended by all of the predictable professional and personal pitfalls. Two and half years after the release of "Teen Spirit," leader Kurt Cobain, age 27, killed himself and the ride was over. Today, Nirvana and Cobain transcend generations, not unlike Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and other artists who met premature ends. The band's story and music fascinate kids whose parents were among Nirvana's early fans. Coinciding with the twentieth anniversary of their final LP, Nirvana: The Complete Illustrated History is the first to treat fans to a stylishly designed illustrated biography of the band. Performance and off-stage photography, handbills, singles, backstage passes, gig posters, and other memorabilia complement a narrative detailing the band's tumultuous history, as well as sidebar album reviews, gear breakdowns, and mini synopses of Cobain's 50 all-time favorite albums. Nirvana's ride was a wild one--and all too brief. Here, finally, is the book that breaks that history down and presents it from an objective perspective. Review: VERY NICE BOOK!!!# - VERY,VERY NICE BOOK. EVEN THOUGH THEY DONT SHOW, IN MY OPINION THE BEST FLYER OR THE SILKED SCREENED TICKET. WHEN THEY OPENED FOR DINOSAUR JR. IN UTAH. THEY PLAYED AT A PLACE THAT USED TO BE A CHURCH,IT WAS CALLED "THE POMPADOUR". THAT SHOW CHANGED MY LIFE. I LITTERALY THOUGHT TO MYSELF "I JUST SAW THE AMERICAN VERSION OF THE BEATLES". WHEN THERE SET WAS OVER KRIST YELLED "WHERES THE PARTY GOING TO BE",AS KURDT WAS WALKING RIGHT PAST TO GO TO THE BAR. I KICK MYSELF EVERY TIME I THINK ABOUT IT. I WAS JUST IN SHOCK AFTER SEEING THEM PLAY, AND DIDNT HAVE THE NERVE TO TALK TO HIM. BUT IF HE COULD SEE ALL THE FANS WHOS LIVES WERE CHANGED. I DONT THINK COURTNEY WOULD HAVE HAD HIM KILLED. I HIGHLY RECCOMED READING THE BOOK "LOVE & DEATH",(max wallace & ian halperin) Review: Great Buy - I bought this as a gift for my dad on Father's Day and he absolutely loves it. I personally haven't seen it, but he was very excited to describe the handwritten list that Kurt wrote about his favorite artists. My dad has collected many Nirvana books and magazines over the years, but he was very impressed by the uniqueness of this book. I just might have to buy a copy for myself!