The Rough Guide to Nirvana 1 (Rough Guide Sports/Pop Culture)
Gillian Gaar knows the Nirvana story as well as anyone I've encountered, and her latest book, Rough Guide to Nirvana, does nothing to alter that opinion. But Gaar somehow even managed to up her game with this new book and now Nirvana fans, and even the Nirvana curious, have an inexpensive, one-stop-shopping reference manual containing nearly everything you could possibly want to know about the band. It's a most-thorough book and highly recommended. --Jeff Burlingame, author Kurt Cobain: Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind"Generously referenced throughout, profusely illustrated, and nicely indexed, this guidebook functions as either a read-through intro to all things Nirvana and Cobain or a useful reference source. Buy two and circulate one!"   --Booklist (May 27, 2009)"Insightful, well documented, and well written, this book gives the full story of Nirvana that grunge music fans are sure to embrace. A nice addition to the reference music collection of any library, public or academic." --Library Journal, June 15, 2009"...the [book's] details are delicious for expert and novices alike." --Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, May 21, 2009"'The Rough Guide to Nirvana' is both the clearest gateway book for a history of the band's music, social significance, and private struggles -- and perhaps the most necessary."  --KEXP-FM Blog, June 23, 2009"The problem with writing a review of the `The Rough Guide to Nirvana' is it's so good that every time I pick it up, I get instantly absorbed and soon 10, 20, 30 minutes have passed." --Reno Gazette-Journal, June 12, 2009"In her 258-page book, Gaar does a remarkable job of taking readers inside the practice spaces, venues, recording sessions, and environments that nurtured the band before they were famous...Despite how heavy the topic is, Gaar makes it look easy." --Seattle Weekly, July 14, 2009