Photograph courtesy of the Cobain Estate

The new book Cobain Unseen delves into Kurt Cobain’s private archives, unearthing his favorite toy monkeys, artwork, rare photos and more objects that have been untouched since the Nirvana leader’s death. Click below to check out author Charles R. Cross explaining how he tracked down these rarities, and which image was almost too controversial to include.

• Behind Cobain Unseen: Charles R. Cross on Kurt’s Private Archives

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