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Screaming Life: A Chronicle of the Seattle Music Scene

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If it's possible to see music, this is where to look. From Kurt's upside down guitar playing to Andy Wood's heartbreakingly direct gaze, these photos are riveting. I felt like I was there.

I love this book. If you can get a copy that comes with the cd, do it. The music is so real, so encapsulating. I know you're going to love it, just as I do. My biggest recommendation is to get the book with the cd; I cannot stress this enough. You will feel the scene rise up in you. Ahhh...real, for once. In fact, leaf through the book while listening to the cd...it's an experience, to say the least.

I purchased this book recently and could not wait for it to arrive, but have to say that although it does contain some amazing images (the one of Kurt on the cover is totally wicked), it should by no means be considered comprehensive. To wit, there is only 1 very small image of Alice in Chains in the entire book, and barely a mention of the band. Since it is doubtful that the photographer wasn't aware of the band's enormous popularity, I can only conclude that the omission was intentional. This is my major criticism of the book.

That being said, Peterson is an excellent photographer who managed to get some incredible images from some awesome musical icons. He is also very generous in discussing the equipment used, which, as a photographer myself, I totally appreciated. I am impressed with the depth and movement contained in his work. He obviously knew Cobain well, as his beautiful images appear to capture the essence of the artist's soul. I also enjoyed seeing his images of Andy Wood. And all the girls are well-represented........

Unfortunately, my used book did not contain the CD.........a major bummer! In any event, the book now lives on my coffee table, which is where it will stay before I put it to rest on my bookshelf with the others.