A biography of kurt cobain, was editor of the rocket, the northwests highly regarded music and entertainment magazine and the first publication ever to do a cover stor. Cross is the author of nine books including three new york times bestsellers. Heavier than heaven is the name of a 2002 biography of musician kurt cobain, the lead singer of the grunge band nirvana. Heavier than heaven the new york times bestseller and the definitive portrait of kurt cobainas relevant as ever, as we remember the impact of cobain on our culture twentyfive years after his deathnow with a new preface and an additional final chapter from acclaimed author charles r. Heavier than heaven is the definitive life of one of the 20th centurys most creative and troubled music geniuses and includes a new introduction commemorating 25 years since cobains death. The biography of kurt cobain charles r cross the six albums recorded by kurt cobain with nirvana mark the smallest yet most holy of musical legacies.
Cross gives readers a peek into cobains brief life via the singers unpublished. Since kurt cobains death 25 years ago, numerous books have been written in an attempt to figure out who he was. The six albums recorded by kurt cobain with nirvana mark the smallest yet most holy of musical legacies. Weve always been fascinated with the lives of the artists and musicians that we admire. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Cross it has been twenty years since kurt cobain died by his own hand in april 1994. A biography of kurt cobain audiobook written by charles r. Cross, 9780340739396, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Robert sandall, the sunday times cross s portrayal of a shy but prodigiously gifted child, in artistic as well as musical terms, is a joy to read. Alongside the death of elvis presley and the assassination of john lennon, kurt cobains suicide in 1994 ranks as one of the generational milestones of american life an epochal event in both rock n roll and youth culture.
The book has subsequently been published in 24 foreign languages. A new, commemorative edition of the definitive, bestselling biography alongside the death of elvis. A biography of kurt cobain ebook written by charles r. He is primarily known for his coverage of bruce springsteen, kurt cobain and jimi hendrix career. Read heavier than heaven a biography of kurt cobain by charles r. Heavier than heaven has some major flaws, so read this book with caution. The first edition of the novel was published in 2001, and was written by charles r.
Heavier than heaven quotes showing 111 of 11 he was able to sit in silence for long stretches without feeling a need to make small talk. Cross definitive biography of cobain traces his life story via more than 400 interviews, and intimate access to the nirvana. Aug 21, 2002 it has been twenty years since kurt cobain died by his own hand in april 1994. His biographies of heart and jimi hendrix have been widely acclaimed, and heavier than heaven. And really i dont know what anyone could have done to save him. Cross 2002, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Cross on roll over beethoven, mad season is here mike kerins on 31214. In march 2014, hyperion books rereleased heavier than heaven with a new prologue that details some of the events that occurred during the thirteen years since the book s initial publication. Cross heavier than heaven a biography of kurt cobain part 01. The book was published in september of that year and was a new york times bestseller.
This book is the story of kurt cobains life, from abject pove. A biography of kurt cobain, was editor of the rocket, the northwests highly regarded music and entertainment magazine and the first publication ever to do a cover story on nirvana. Cross fuses his intimate knowledge of the seattle music scene with his deep compassion for his subject in this extraordinary story of artistic brilliance and the pain that extinguished it. In the meantime please use our wishlist to mark any products you would like in the future. The art of nirvanas kurt cobain was all about his private life, but written in a code as obscure as t. Cross is really neutral about his life makes the book even better. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us.
A biography of kurt cobain, was editor of the rocket, the northwests highly. Heavier than heaven is, or should be, the last word on kurt cobain. It has been twentyfive years since kurt cobain died by his own hand in april 1994. Based on more than 400 interviews, four years of research, and exclusive access to cobains unpublished diaries, lyrics, and family photos, heavier than heaven traces cobains life from his early days in a doublewide trailer outside of aberdeen, washington, to his rise to fame, success, and the adulation of a generation. It reveals many secrets, thanks to 400plus interviews, and even quotes cobains diaries and suicide notes and reveals an unreleased nirvana masterpiece. Cross is the author of nine books including the new york times bestselling biography of kurt cobain, heavier than heaven. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A biography of kurt cobain by charles r cross online at alibris.
Oct 18, 2010 this is the imovie i made for my book report this semester. Cross 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Pulling from over 400 interviews with cobains family and friends, this remains the most complete book about the. Cross, author of the new york times bestseller heavier than heaven.
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In 2004, while conducting research for his biography of jimi hendrix, cross rediscovered the gravesite of jimi hendrix s mother, lucille jeter hendrix, in an abandoned section of greenwood memorial park, where jimi hendrix himself is buried in an elaborate. Cross 2001 biography heavier than heaven gets close enough to give us an answer. Cross the coronavirus pandemic is causing significant disruption to our distribution services meaning we only have limited stock availability. The new york times bestseller and the definitive portrait of kurt cobainas relevant as ever, as we remember the impact of cobain on our culture twentyfive years after his deathnow with a new preface and an additional final chapter from acclaimed author charles r. The author chose to not place any blame on the friends or family around cobain. Pulling from over 400 interviews with cobains family and friends, this remains the most complete book about the late rocker.
Lynn barber, daily telegraph a superbly researched and harrowing book. Charles cross allows us to understand kurt cobains personality. For a selfconfessed underachiever, kurt cobain left a rich musical legacy. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Crosss heavier than heaven isnt just one of my favourite biographies. This is an incredible tale of a strange, tortured and very talented man. This was a sadly insightful story about the tragic life of kurt cobain. He was the editor of the rocket in seattle for fifteen years 19862000 during the height of the seattle music mania. Heavier than heaven is a 2001 biography of musician kurt cobain, the frontman of the grunge band nirvana. When i first read that fact about the book, i didnt really believed it. Charles cross has written a preface for this new edition. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 381 pages and is available in hardcover format. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read heavier than heaven. Charles r cross tells his story in heavier than heaven.
The new york times bestseller and the definitive portrait of kurt cobainas relevant as ever, as we remember the impact. Cross has written nine books, including heavier than heaven. His 2001 biography of kurt cobain heavier than heaven was winner of the 2002 ascap award for outstanding biography. Cross, a veteran of the seattle music scene, relates this extraordinary story of artistic brilliance and the pain that extinguished it. The art of nirvanas kurt cobain was all about his private life, but written in. The biography of kurt cobain charles r cross the six albums recorded by kurt cobain with nirvana mark the. Here we are now serial in the latest seattle weekly with kurt cobain cover talfazert on in seattle, food is the new grunge. It has been twenty years since kurt cobain died by his own hand in april 1994. Now charles cross has cracked the code in the definitive biography heavier than heaven, an allaccess pass to cobains heart and mind. A biography of kurt cobain 9780340739396 by cross, charles and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Heavier than heaven a biography of kurt cobain book. Charles cross levelheaded, scrupulously researched biography, heavier than heaven, sets the record straight on this and other tall tales about cobain, many of them spun for the sake of colorful press by the man himself. For the book, cross desired to create the definitive cobain biography, and over four years. Cross is a seattlebased music journalist, author and editor.
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