From the Murks of the Sultry Abyss (Volume 2)

By Brandon Boyd

Book Overview

The second book from Brandon Boyd which follows up the successful White Fluffy Clouds, From the Murks of the Sultry Abyss. The book itself comes sealed. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097451201X
• ISBN13: 9780974512013
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Endophasia Publications
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely Intriguing

If your a true fan of art than I recommend this book. I suppose that it's not for those who just want something to read. It is a mixture of Brandon Boyd's stories, thoughts, paintings, and pictures. The book is put together in a very original way and every time I look back at it I find something new and exciting. The price may seem a little high but trust me it's worth all your money. His writing just flows and is so beautifully intelligent. His artwork is unusual and intriguing. I absolutley love this book and I can look at it over and over again. If you are a fan of Incubus' lyrics than you would most likely find this book intresting, but if you are not intriguied by weird, creative art than don't spend your money on this because it will most likely not satisfy your likings.

great book... buy elsewhere

Great buy, would recommend this to anyone looking for a meaningful read, or anyone who enjoys the thoughts of a great lyricist.

Can you hear it? A deafening, quiet noise

From The Murks Of The Sultry Abyss, Brandon Boyd's sophomore book effort, follows exactly in the same vein as his freshmen effort. He's got a few poems. He's got a lot of stories and point of view essays. A lot of pictures. And a lot of drawings. If you've read White Fluffy Clouds you know what to expect. I love White Fluffy Clouds which is the reason why I held out from buying this for so long. As much as I enjoy all things Incubus (especially Brandon), I didn't know if he'd be able to top White Fluffy Clouds. I'm still not sure if he did, but he did amp up the writing this time around, which is a pleasant treat. One thing that isn't as impressive (albeit mildly) is his art. I could stare at his drawings in WFC for hours wondering how exactly he did it. With FTMOTSA I haven't really found myself doing that. The pictures are excellent, but the drawings are more tame than before. However! Give and take. All in all, From The Murks Of The Sultry Abyss is a worthy follow-up. Full of engaging reading material, curious photography, and some very good art, I'm sure it'll prove to be a book you can go back to time after time and still enjoy every glossy page. The special edition (as pictured in the current display picture) is nice but don't feel the need to drive yourself crazy trying to find it. The box it comes in is pretty cool with a nice drawing on the cover, and the stickers are equally cool but unless you're a diehard collector there's no need. If you can find it easily though, definitely go for it. "Car Crashes And Cow Corpses"...a must read for everyone.