Late Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley’s “never-before-seen poetry, uncooked handwritten lyrics, intimate scribblings, and heartfelt notes” shall be revealed because the guide This Offended Pen: The Misplaced Journals of Layne Staley in November.
The 176-page guide, set to reach on November eleventh (pre-order right here), is being launched by Weldon Owen Publishing and distributed by Simon & Schuster. An official description on the Simon & Schuster web site reads as follows:
“Step into the world of Layne Staley like by no means earlier than. For the primary time, this beautiful assortment unveils the deeply private and artistic aspect of the legendary Alice in Chains frontman. By way of never-before-seen poetry, uncooked handwritten lyrics, intimate scribblings, and heartfelt notes, Layne’s internal ideas and feelings come to life, providing a glimpse into the thoughts of a musical genius who outlined a era.
Uncover his putting authentic art work, the place each line tells its personal story, and discover uncommon, candid images 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 way 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, whilst 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 For followers new and outdated, this is a chance to attach with Layne’s artistry and humanity in a manner that’s by no means been doable earlier than. His story, informed via his personal phrases, creations, and the lives he perpetually modified, is a testomony to the enduring energy of music, artwork, and the human spirit.”
Staley died on April fifth, 2002, from a mix of heroin and cocaine (often known as a speedball). He left behind an iconic discography with Alice in Chains, together with their first three studio LPs: Facelift (1990), Dust (1992), and Alice in Chains (1995).
Three years later, Alice in Chains re-formed with new singer William DuVall, and stay lively to this present day. In actual fact, the band simply introduced a brand new run of US tour dates set for this spring.
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Cowl art work for This Offended Pen: The Misplaced Journals of Layne Staley has but to be launched. The hardcover is out there to pre-order on Amazon for $40.