{"product_id":"entertain-us-the-rise-of-nirvana-paperback","title":"Entertain Us: The Rise of Nirvana - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGillian G. Gaar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNirvana are one of the most influential bands in rock history, and even now, nearly 20 years after Kurt Cobain's death, the reverence in which they are held is undiminished.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks have been written about Nirvana before, but they tend to concentrate on the band's superstar period and Kurt Cobain's demise, while skating over the early years. In \u003ci\u003eEntertain Us\u003c\/i\u003e, Gillian Gaar redresses the balance by examining in forensic detail the band's rise to fame, and their first album, \u003ci\u003eBleach\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeattle native Gaar was one of the first journalists to write about Nirvana, and she covered the band's career closely, offering her a unique perspective to write this book. Drawing on extensive interviews with the key characters in the story--including bassist Krist Novoselic, drummer Chad Channing, and producers Jack Endino and Butch Vig--the book charts the band's formation and early years as well as their role at the center of the grunge gold rush.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy critiquing every song the band recorded in this period, tracing influences and unpicking complex relationships between band members, associates, and record labels, Gaar gets to the heart of a compelling story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian G. Gaar \u003c\/b\u003ehas written for numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eMojo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e. Previous books include \u003ci\u003eShe's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock \u0026amp; Roll\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEntertain Us: The Rise of Nirvana\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Return of the King: Elvis Presley's Great Comeback\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Doors: The Complete Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eBoss: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band--The Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Seattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770020757792,"sku":"9781906002893","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/470486be8e378c08a9ed51f0bdb290f2.webp?v=1780362672","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/entertain-us-the-rise-of-nirvana-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}