Nirvana Companion: Two Decades of Commentary

by John M. Rocco

Book Overview

Nirvana was the first grunge-rock band to achieve international popularity. Their surprisingly melodic yet deafeningly loud sound behind stark and unsettling lyrics reflected a deep-seated sense of anger, alienation, and hopelessness regarding contemporary life and culture. Their success brought attention to Seattle as one of the most vital musical centers, inspired a fashion craze favoring dirty, baggy jeans, flannel shirts, and combat boots, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028649303
• ISBN13: 9780028649306
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Missing Kurt

This is an excellent book on Nirvana, and it is too sad that it is out-of-print. It contains important interviews and write-ups from several pop culture mags of that era on the band--on performances--on their overall views...Does this signal that Kurt was right: Grunge is dead?Well, perhaps dead but not yet interred into the earth.

Surprisingly good

Yeah, yeah, it's really lame to buy a book about them and all, but this isn't just another stupid ripoff fan book- this is really good stuff. It's funny. It's sad. It gives Courtney a chance to look less evil- I changed my mind about her because of this book. And it's not just about Kurt like most Nirvana books are- there's a good amount of stuff on Krist and the various drummers as well. Serious Nirvana fans really need to read this.

Best Nirvana Book That I Know Of

There are a lot of crappy books out there about Nirvana, but this isn't one of them. Contains some of the most revelent articles and nirvana related material. Very interesting and a must have if you are a Nirana nut like me. :)