For the first time ever, dive into the untold creative world of Layne Staley, the legendary voice behind Alice in Chains. This extraordinary collection- assembled and created in direct collaboration with Layne Staley’s Family– showcases his handwritten lyrics, deeply personal poetry, stunning original artwork, rare photos, fan tributes, and so much more.
This Angry Pen of Mine: Recovering the Journals of Layne Staley– is now available! Published by Weldon Owen, the book offers a rare and unique exploration of the Layne’s creative legacy. Created in close collaboration with Layne’s family, this book contains never-before-seen poetry, raw handwritten lyrics, intimate scribblings, and heartfelt notes. We can’t wait to see fans explore this incredible book!
“I hope this book gives you a glimpse of the son I knew, the one beyond the headlines, the one with a beautiful, creative, happy soul,” Nancy McCallum, Layne’s mother, writes in the foreword to the book.
Through Layne’s scribblings and heartfelt musings are a window into the emotional depths of a man who gave so much of himself to his art and his fans, even as he struggled with his own battles. For fans new and old, this is an opportunity to connect with Layne’s artistry and humanity in a way that’s never been possible before. His story, told through his own words, creations, and the lives he forever changed, is a testament to the enduring power of music, art, and the human spirit.
About the Author
LAYNE STALEY (1968–2002) 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.