While books have been written about Seattle giants Pearl Jam before, it’s the “live” angle that music journalist Fragassi has leaned into here, actually structuring the book like a concert. According to a statement, “there’s the opening act—which traces the band’s formation in Seattle; the headliner—covering the band’s meteoric rise in the 1990s; and the encore, which starts in 2001 and details the band’s evolution and resonance to the present day.” The author clearly knows her subject, and we’re left dazzled by invaluable info and fascinating anecdotes.
(Hardcover) $30
