Cobain Unseen
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Charles R. Cross |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biography |
| Publisher | Little, Brown and Company |
Publication date | October 27, 2008 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 192 |
| ISBN | 978-0340977262 |
Cobain Unseenis a 2008 book aboutKurt Cobainwho was the front-man of AmericangrungebandNirvana.It was written byCharles R. Cross.The book features over 200 intimate and unreleased photos from Kurt Cobain's collection of art, journal entries, and other personal artifacts he collected throughout his life. Also included with the book were replica-made reproductions of artwork for such things as Nirvana concerts and stickers. The book also came with a 2-track CD, of which it includes audio of Cobain reading a story from one of his journals, entitled "Crybaby Jerkins".[1]The other audio track is an interview with the author, Charles Cross on writing the book.[2]
Release and reception[edit]
Upon release, reception for the book was positive. Patrick MacDonald ofPopMattersstated that "Cobain Unseenis a deeply personal, tactile, even visceral examination of the late, troubled Seattle rock star Kurt Cobain. "[3]Jake Kennedy, ofRecord Collectormagazine stated in his review that "Indeed, where the singer’s ownJournalssomehow omitted the beauty, Cobain Unseen delivers it in spades, with page after page of insider imagery that leaves the viewer repulsed or fawning. "[4]
References[edit]
- ^"KURT COBAIN: New Book Featuring Previously Unseen Photographs, Personal Items Due This Month".Blabbermouth.net.October 7, 2008.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Behind" Cobain Unseen ": Charles Cross on Kurt's Private Archives".Rolling Stone.August 28, 2012.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Cobain Unseen".PopMatters.November 10, 2008.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
- ^"Cobain Unseen - Record Collector Magazine".Record Collector.RetrievedJuly 5,2020.
