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Spawned in the intensely fertile music scene that blossomed in and around Seattle in the late 1980s, Nirvana instantly distinguished itself from the bulk of its peers by virtue of the singular passion that drove its leader, Kurt Cobain.
Few were prepared for worldwide Nirvana-mania set off by the 1991 release of Nevermind. Fuelled by the instantaneous success of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', the album stormed the charts. Their next album, In Utero, was the last studio recording released by Nirvana: the demons that made Cobain's writing so powerful took their toll; and he took his own life less than a year later. Although the band released just five albums, Nirvana created timeless songs which have remained very much alive.
Written by a highly respected Nirvana expert and illustrated throughout with stunning photographs, Nirvana is the ultimate celebration of these rock legends. Through interviews with those close to the band coupled with the reproduction of rare memorabilia on the page, Nirvana brings you closer than ever to the band that changed the world.

Although their career with their wild and unpredictable frontman lasted barely six years, The Doors are one of the most mind-blowing bands in rock history. Formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by UCLA film school acquaintances Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek, the band became famous for a sound driven by powerful keyboards and haunting, stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Rounded out by guitarist Robbie Krieger and drummer John Densmore, the quartet released a string of six highly successful studio albums. Jim Morrison's death at age 27 didn't stop him or the band from joining the rock world's pantheon.


The Doors: The Illustrated History is an extensive, chronological examination of the band's career with Morrison - a period which, though brief, suffers no shortage of tales and anecdotes - as well as their short stint as a trio post-Morrison and their more recent collaborations with the likes of Ian Astbury, Perry Farrell, Scott Weiland, and Skrillex. Candid concert images, revealing offstage photographs, and images of memorabilia like picture sleeves, gig posters, ticket stubs, buttons, and more comprise over 250 illustrations. A roster of respected music journalists' insightful analyses of each of the band's studio releases completes this in-depth, up-close look at this intense group of musicians and the legendary music they created. No fan will want to miss it!

Green Day emerged from the West Coast punk scene in the early 1990s and are one of few bands to make the rare move from garage punk to massive popular acclaim. Their album American Idiot was a best-seller all over the world and the subsequent award-winning Broadway show played to packed houses. They play legendary concerts, write epic three-chord classics and have never lost the raw energy that launched them to international superstardom. Proudly free-thinking and anti-establishment, they have come to represent the defiance of a generation. Green Day Treasures tells the story of this superb band through the insightful words of long-time Green Day expert and journalist Gillian G.Gaar, exciting photographs from some of rock 'n' roll's best photographers, and rare facsimile memorabilia that includes tickets, posters, passes and more.

Spawned in the intensely fertile music scene that blossomed in and around Seattle in the late 1980s, Nirvana instantly distinguished itself from the bulk of its peers by virtue of the singular passion that drove its leader, Kurt Cobain. Few were prepared for worldwide Nirvana-mania set off by the 1991 release of 'Nevermind'. With the instantaneous success of "Smells Like Teen Spirit," the album stormed the charts. Their next album, In Utero, was the last studio recording released by Nirvana: the demons that made Cobain's writing so powerful took their toll: he took his own life less than a year later. Although the band released just five albums, Nirvana's influence is certain to be felt for many years to come: "Treasures of Nirvana", an unofficial publication, will show the multiple reasons behind that impact through the words of the band, their friends and their colleagues. Through interviews with those close to the band coupled with intensive archive research, the unique status this band occupies - as representatives of the time, and as timeless songwriters - will be revealed.

"The Rough Guide to Nirvana" uncovers the magic and tragedy of this iconic 90 s grunge band - from small-town gigs to the last days of Kurt Cobain, delve into the story of the life and afterlife of this extraordinary, all too short-lived group. This essential guide for Nirvana fans is written by Gillian G. Gaar, a Seattle music journalist who has personally interviewed many of those involved in the story. No other book explores and documents Nirvana s history, critiques every Nirvana album, single, EP and compilation, including the rare, stray Nirvana tracks and solo projects, and summaries the array of other Nirvana books and Nirvana films, in one volume. From Nirvana s early days on the burgeoning Seattle music scene, the birth of grunge, their global success from "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Nevermind" to "In Utero" and the untimely death of lead singer Kurt Cobain, "The Rough Guide to Nirvana" delivers a wealth of musical insight as the definitive guide to Nirvana.