As a previous reviewer stated, this is a must-have item for fans of Elliott Smith.
Autumn's pictures are absolutely enchanting - she captures expressions and moods that would surprise those who think of Elliott Smith as a constantly brooding, somber outsider. Although he could certainly fit that description at times, these photos and anecdotes from his friends and loved ones show another side that even his throngs of adoring fans might not recognize.
The conversations included in the book were conducted with some of his closest acquaintances - former bandmates, ex-girlfriends, past room mates, friends he spent hours discussing and playing music with, etc. Their perspectives and personal stories really add a great deal of soul to a person who was already a very deep, soulful person.
Reading the book, it's clear that Elliott's fans aren't the only ones who adored him, and they certainly aren't the only ones who miss him. Where other account's of Smith's life have fallen short (not naming any names), this very generous book succeeds in its ability to bring fans into his circle of friends, even if just for a little while. Cumulatively, it offers fans a tremendously inviting and warm atmosphere, where there is much to be discovered.
Best of all, there are moments to be found here - whether its within one small detail from a friend or a brief smile in a particular photo - when it almost feels like he's back with us again. And that's probably the most ringing endorsement I can give this book.