--- product_id: 1623181 title: "Nirvana: The Complete Illustrated History" price: "€ 109.31" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/1623181-nirvana-the-complete-illustrated-history store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Exclusive insights on Kurt Cobain & gear 194 pages of rich content Hundreds of rare photos & memorabilia Nirvana: The Complete Illustrated History **Price:** € 109.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Own the ultimate Nirvana story—because legends never fade. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nirvana: The Complete Illustrated History - **How much does it cost?** € 109.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1623181-nirvana-the-complete-illustrated-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Immersive Visual Journey:** Dive deep into Nirvana’s legacy with stunning photos, posters, and backstage passes that bring the grunge era to life. - • **Cross-Generational Appeal:** Perfect for millennials and Gen Z alike—experience the band that reshaped rock and continues to inspire new generations. - • **Comprehensive Band Biography:** From their 1987 formation to their meteoric rise and tragic end, get the full illustrated history in one definitive volume. - • **Kurt Cobain’s Personal Touch:** Explore Cobain’s handwritten favorite albums list and intimate stories that connect you to the icon behind the music. - • **Collector’s Hardcover Edition:** A stylish, durable hardback designed to be a centerpiece on your bookshelf and a conversation starter among fans. ## Overview Nirvana: The Complete Illustrated History is a 194-page hardcover book packed with rare photos, memorabilia, and detailed narratives chronicling the band’s rise, impact, and legacy. Featuring exclusive insights into Kurt Cobain’s life and music, this beautifully designed volume offers fans and collectors a definitive, visually rich biography of one of rock’s most influential bands. ## Description 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! ## Features - HardBack Book - 194 pages - Plenty Of Photos - Featuring Kurt Cobain ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #423,451 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,143 in Rock Band Biographies #1,371 in Rock Music (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 61 Reviews | ## Images ![Nirvana: The Complete Illustrated History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913+MhoRvcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VERY NICE BOOK!!!# *by G***E on October 10, 2015* 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) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Buy *by M***Y on July 15, 2014* 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Nirvana book *by A***T on June 11, 2016* Another excellent book by Charles Cross on Kurt Cobain and Nirvana. Love the seldom seen photos, the well laid out pictures and the flow of the history of the band. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/1623181-nirvana-the-complete-illustrated-history](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1623181-nirvana-the-complete-illustrated-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-08-04*