The journals of legendary Alice In Chains vocalist Layne Staley will probably be revealed for the primary time ever this November as a group named This Offended Pen: The Misplaced Journals Of Layne Staley. The gathering options handwritten lyrics, poetry, authentic art work, uncommon pictures, fan tributes, and extra. Principally if you happen to’re a fan of Alice In Chains – or simply obsessive about the mystique that surrounds the legacy of Staley – this can be a dream come true.
Staley was a founding member of Alice In Chains, who truly took their title from Staley‘s earlier band Alice N’ Chains. Staley was discovered useless in his Seattle condominium on April 19, 2002 after dying from a combination of heroin and cocaine overdose two weeks prior.
This Offended Pen: The Misplaced Journals Of Layne Staley is due out November 11 through Weldon Owen. Pre-orders can be found right here. The next is an outline of the e book.
“Step into the world of Layne Staley like by no means earlier than. For the primary time, this gorgeous assortment unveils the deeply private and inventive facet of the legendary Alice in Chains frontman. By means of never-before-seen poetry, uncooked handwritten lyrics, intimate scribblings, and heartfelt notes, Layne’s interior ideas and feelings come to life, providing a glimpse into the thoughts of a musical genius who outlined a era.
“Uncover his placing authentic art work, the place each line tells its personal story, and discover uncommon, candid pictures that seize each the highs and lows of his journey. Expertise the love and admiration of the followers whose lives he touched, fantastically expressed via evocative fan artwork that honor his legacy.
“By means of Layne‘s scribblings and heartfelt musings are a window into the emotional depths of a person who gave a lot of himself to his artwork and his followers, at the same time as he struggled together with his personal battles. For followers new and outdated, this is a chance to attach with Layne’s artistry and humanity in a method that is by no means been attainable earlier than. His story, instructed via his personal phrases, creations, and the lives he without end modified, is a testomony to the enduring energy of music, artwork, and the human spirit.”
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