This Angry Pen of Mine, 9798886743203
Hardcover
Layne Staley’s untold world: lyrics, art, and soul revealed.

This Angry Pen of Mine

Recovering the Journals of Layne Staley

$67.83

  • Hardcover

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    28 January 2026

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Summary

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

For the first time ever, dive into the untold creative world of Layne Staley, the legendary voice behind Alice in Chains. This extraordinary collection showcases his handwritten lyrics, deeply personal poetry, stunning original artwork, rare photos, fan tributes, and so much more.

Step into the world of Layne Staley like never before. For the first time, this stunning collection unveils the deeply personal and creati…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798886743203
Author:Layne Staley
Publisher:Insight Editions
Imprint:Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:28 January 2026
Weight:1.06kg
Dimensions:254mm x 203mm x 23mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“I hope the book gives a glimpse of the son I knew, the one beyond the headlines, the one with a beautiful, creative, happy soul.” —Nancy Layne McCallum“It’s impossible not to imagine Layne watching us all with his infectious smile, content in the knowledge that his beautiful, fire-breathing energy continues to infuse us all.” –Robert Trujillo, Metallica“I can say with all honesty: No Layne, no me. I wouldn’t have been brave enough to explore the things I have. So, Mr. Staley, sincerely…Thank you.” –Corey Taylor, Slipknot

About The Author

Layne Staley

Layne Staley (1967–2002) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the influential grunge band Alice in Chains. Staley’s powerful voice and raw emotional delivery made him a defining figure of the 1990s grunge movement. Despite his success, he struggled with addiction, which deeply impacted his life and career. Staley’s legacy endures through his music, which continues to resonate with fans around the world.

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