This book may appeal to some, but does not give Nirvana fans any real details.
Cobaine, Kurt. Journals. New York: Penguin Putnam Books, 2002. .
Kurt Cobain packed many notebooks with drawings, lyrics, and writings about his plans for Nirvana. They are also filled with collections of scrawled notes, first drafts of letters, shopping lists, and ballpoint pen drawings. He wrote about how he felt about gaining fame, the state of music, and the people who bought and sold him and his music. After he died, over twenty of his journals that had survived his many moves were locked in a safe. After Courtney Love, Cobain's widow, agreed to allow them to be shared with the public, they were then collected and published in this book. These entries cover Cobain's thoughts from the late 80s until his death in 1994. Some may consider this to be an invasion of privacy, but critics argued that it came with the price of fame. His writings provide insight into his mind, yet what these journals do not do is give exact reasons for his depression and suicide. They just give readers a glimpse into the head of one of the greatest rock stars to ever have graced the music scene.
Cross, Charles R. Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobaine. New York: Hyperion, 2001.
The publishing of this biography of Kurt Cobaine coincides with the historic release of Nirvana's top selling album, Nevermind. Ten years later, Cross has uncovered much of Cobain's life through more than 400 interviews, four years of research, and his diaries, lyrics and family photos (which he failed to include in the book). It reveals many secrets, such as the true meaning of "Smells like Teen Spirit." It even talks about one of Cobain's suicidal relatives who stabbed himself in the stomach in front of the entire family. Though Cross presents a lot of information, some of it can be doubted. One may be skeptical of the credibility of what is being told when Cross includes information from people such as Cobain's drug addicted ex-baby-sitter.
Annotated Bibliography Dreyer, Regina A. "What You Need to Know About Owning Your Own Business." Career Directions for Dental Hygienists. Newark: Career Directions Press, 1985. The chapter gives the reader background information and recounts personal experiences related to independent practic...
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Annotated Bibliography Lehmann, John. Christopher Isherwood: A Personal Memoir. New York: Henry Holt & Company, 1987. John Lehmann is a poet, publisher, and author. He was editor and founder of New Writings and Penguin New Writings. He was also publisher of Christopher Isherwood's The Memor...
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