Layne Staley, Alice in Chains, Seattle, 1992
The book, titled This Angry Pen: The Lost Journals of Layne Staley, will feature a collection of poetry, artwork, fan tributes, lyrics, photos and more. The late Alice In Chains singer is listed as the sole author of the book, which is set for a Nov. 11 release through Simon & Schuster.
“Through never-before-seen poetry, raw handwritten lyrics, intimate scribblings, and heartfelt notes, Layne’s inner thoughts and emotions come to life, offering a glimpse into the mind of a musical genius who defined a generation,” the description for the book reads.
The cover of the book is not yet available on the website, but it’s currently priced at $40 for a hardcover copy.
A Seattle-based music publication, Nehi Stripes Seattle, shared a post on Facebook claiming that they received confirmation from Nancy McCallum, Staley’s mother, that the book is authorized. The photo in their post is not the official cover for the book.
