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I am a self-confessed maniac when it comes to Kur(d)t Cobain, I am eager to accept conspiracy theories on possible involvement of Courtney Love in his death, (mostly to soothe my own personal feeling of loss) I believe it was a selfish and greedy move of marketing to sell these copies of eclectic journals to a still-mourning public, but the thing is: we're told to get over it, and we just can't. These journals can help condole the Cobain fan, it also offers insight into his life.
First of all, this book is filled with handwritten journals, (easily read if you are a chicken-scratcher like me) full of humor, depression, and early song lyrics, (see the early version of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' (would it have been a hit had it been released with the given lyrics?)) and irony.
One of the most fascinating things in this book is that you really get an insight into how much he dreamed of Nirvana becoming stars, (ironical, because Cobain supposedly hated stardom).
The only bad thing about this book, is it feels like you're reading your best friend's journal, and while you know you won't get caught, you secretly wonder whether he'd be mad. Also, I believe Courntey f'in Love has probably tampered with these writings.
This book is an insight into Generation X's John Lennon. If you read it, you'll judge.

I would not have bought the book myself, but I received it as a Christmas present. My thoughts on the releasing of KC's diaries were, of course, negative. As a long time fan of Nirvana, I just knew he would not want anyone to read his personal literature. As I was reading through the book, which is entirely in his handwriting, I found myself (with much surprise!) enjoying the material. There are lots of simple drawings and comic type cartoons, all with KC's legendary wit and sarcasm. They show a young, extremely motivated Cobain planning many of his life's adventures, and crafting his band with his own will and courage. It also shows Cobain in his low times, but those particular writings only reinforce the fact that he was not himself in those last couple of years. I have to say I believe the book paints an accurate and appropriate picture of one of the most misunderstood musicians of our decade. After all, Kurt had lots of great opinions and thoughts, and the book allows him to speak to his fans one last time on the issues he felt were most important during his short, intense life.

Some of you people need to calm down and get a grip, dont be all like " well I dont think Kurt Cobain would like this, and its Courtneys scheme" so be it. If you despise it so much dont buy it.

I will admit i was to young to remember his suicide, but after reading a book on him I found he was a simple and amazing man who had a passion for what he did. I love every one of his songs. Im not saying im better at guitar than him, but he was a kinda crappy guitarist, but an amazing and inspiring song writer. I like to this man is my hero. BUY JOURNALS BUY JOURNALS BUY JOURNALS BUY JOURNALS!