Nirvana

Name: Nirvana
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780785841791
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The Complete Illustrated History

By Andrew Earles

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Summary

Nirvana tells the fully illustrated story of the iconic grunge band comprising Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic. The book chronicles their rise to fame following the release of their groundbreaking 1991 album Nevermind, featuring hits like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are." It offers a rich history of the band that defined a generation and reshaped the music scene.

With over 250 photographs, performance and backstage images, memorabilia such as ticket stubs and posters, plus album reviews and gear breakdowns, it is a comprehensive tribute to Nirvana’s lasting influence.
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This book will appeal to fans of grunge music, 1990s rock enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of influential bands. It is ideal for readers seeking an in-depth, visually rich biography of Nirvana and those fascinated by Generation X cultural icons.

Nirvana, the immortal grunge Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is as relevant and influential as ever.

Description

Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic comprised Nirvana, the band that unintentionally tore the music world asunder with the 1991 album Nevermind. The record that includes hits such as "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Come as You Are," and "Lithium" continues to rattle speakers with grunge that truly rocks. Nirvana tells the fully illustrated story of the band that spoke for Generation X in the '90s.

This comprehensive book features over 250 beautiful photographs and a fascinating history of the band that popularised grunge. This edition features the writing of a sparkling team of grunge rock experts and word slingers. It also includes performance and backstage photography, as well as handbills, singles, ticket stubs, gig posters, and other memorabilia that complement the narrative.

You'll also find album reviews, gear breakdowns, and mini synopses of Cobain's fifty all-time favourite albums. Nirvana continues to be as relevant and influential as ever.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785841791

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.

Illustration: color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 1111g

Pages: 208

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Andrew Earles Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Andrew Earles is a writer and humorist based in Memphis, Tennessee. His work has appeared in several media outlets, including Spin, The Onion, Pitchfork, McSweeney's, Harp, Paste, Magnet, and Alternative Press. Andrew lives in Memphis, Tennessee.