Late Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley’s “never-before-seen poetry, uncooked handwritten lyrics, intimate scribblings, and heartfelt notes” will likely be revealed because the e book This Offended Pen: The Misplaced Journals of Layne Staley in November.
The 176-page e book, 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 facet of the legendary Alice in Chains frontman. Via 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 technology.
Uncover his placing unique paintings, the place each line tells its personal story, and discover uncommon, candid photographs that seize each the highs and lows of his journey. Expertise the love and admiration of the followers whose lives he touched, fantastically expressed by way of evocative fan artwork that honor his legacy.
Via 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 For followers new and outdated, this is a chance to attach with Layne’s artistry and humanity in a approach that’s by no means been potential earlier than. His story, advised by way of 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.”
Staley died on April fifth, 2002, from a mix of heroin and cocaine (also called a speedball). He left behind an iconic discography with Alice in Chains, together with their first three studio LPs: Facelift (1990), Grime (1992), and Alice in Chains (1995).
Three years later, Alice in Chains re-formed with new singer William DuVall, and stay energetic to today. In actual fact, the band simply introduced a brand new run of US tour dates set for this spring.
Cowl paintings for This Offended Pen: The Misplaced Journals of Layne Staley has but to be launched. The hardcover is on the market to pre-order on Amazon for $40.
