Unseen photos show a day in the life of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love

In September of 1992, Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love were seen resting in a bed along with their little child, Frances Bean.

Upon arrival at the entrance, Courtney Love, who is a widely known musician, gave them a warm reception and invited them inside the house in Los Angeles, where she resided with her partner, Kurt Cobain.

She presented a cup of coffee alongside a fresh guava pie that had just been delivered.

Constance Hansen and Russell Peacock, who work as photographers, respectfully turned down the request as they were excited to start their work. They had been given the task of photographing the popular duo by Spin magazine, who was featuring them on their cover story.

Love gave them a tour of the house, which had three bedrooms and was built in the Craftsman style. The house was located in the Hollywood Heights neighborhood. They were waiting for Cobain to come downstairs.

He did not descend at any point.

Therefore, they approached him.

Upon reaching Cobain's quarters, they discovered that the leading singer of Nirvana was still lying in his bed.

They greeted him and inquired if it was alright to snap some photos. He gave a nod, displaying no sign of being perturbed by the situation. It appeared as though meeting strangers while in bed was of no concern to him.

After three decades had passed, we considered the possibility that it was intentional. Guzman, the photography team made up of Hansen and Peacock, speculated that their subject - who donned a fancy robe - typically wouldn't attire themselves in such a way.

The pictures which followed afterwards became extremely popular for Cobain. A book is going to be out soon which is called "Family Values: Kurt, Courtney & Frances Bean." It contains almost one hundred photos from that day, and most of the photos haven't been seen before.

These pictures were captured in September of 1992, just 12 months after Nirvana - and Kurt Cobain - became international sensations with the release of "Nevermind." However, the period in between was marked by some private difficulties for the famed musician.

Before this photoshoot, Cobain had been receiving treatment for his addiction to heroin. He had been in rehab a few weeks earlier and had even spent time in a hospital to detox a month prior, as confirmed by Michael Azerrad, the biographer of Nirvana. At the time of the photoshoot, a story in Vanity Fair magazine had portrayed Cobain and his partner, who were also embroiled in a custody battle for their newborn baby girl, Frances Bean, in a negative light. The couple's home was being supervised by a court-appointed nanny when Hansen and Peacock arrived.

The report published by Spin magazine provided an opportunity for the rock musicians to alter the storyline in their favor.

When Hansen and Peacock were initially tasked with the project, they brainstormed an entertaining concept that they contemplated experimenting with initially.

"We planned to teach them the basics of homemaking, such as performing household tasks and similar duties," Hansen recollects. "During the ride to Los Angeles, we were joking around, saying that they would end up mowing the lawn, ironing clothes, or preparing meals."

As soon as they got to the house, they swiftly understood that the atmosphere wouldn't be what they expected. They took cues from the people they were observing and it all kicked off with Cobain lounging in bed.

Everything turned out well in the end.

Peacock mentioned that taking pictures of someone while they are in bed is beneficial since they are exposed and it has a very intimate feel to it.

The pair snapped pictures of Cobain and his quarters, to which he gave the thumbs up. Yet, he never quite warmed up to the idea of being in front of the lens like his spouse did.

After a brief period, Love arrived with their newborn daughter and everything was different.

Peacock stated that having the baby present had a significant impact and made the person more receptive. The presence of the baby was fortunate, and Peacock even joked about bringing babies along on future shoots because it seemed to make people more open and accepting.

The whole family was snuggled up in bed, and Hansen had a fond memory of how wonderful it was to witness everyone being in harmony. She recalled how much they all adored Frances and made it obvious that she was the center of attention. Hansen noted that the family was mostly unaware of their surroundings whenever they had the baby.

Cobain is resting alongside his daughter, Frances Bean.

Hansen and Peacock captured images of objects scattered around the residence of the family.

In the end, all of them would return downstairs to take additional pictures, which would also include solo shots of Cobain and Love.

During a certain moment, Cobain took hold of a pen and inscribed the phrase "family values" on his spouse's stomach. This occurred in the year 1992, a time when "family values" served as a major theme in the Republican Party's campaign leading up to the November election.

Hansen stated that they simply proceeded without comprehending the full significance of it.

Cobain scribbled "diet grrrl" on his own belly, which is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the feminist punk scene known as "riot grrrl."

Hansen and Peacock snapped some shots for a story that has become popular among music enthusiasts called "family values." They took pictures at the same time and employed different cameras and techniques to capture diverse styles. Some of the photos are meticulously arranged, while others exhibit a raw and unplanned vibe.

Spin initially published the story with limited visuals. Additional pictures were stored away and not made available. Lately, acquaintances approached Hansen and Peacock to inquire about the event and expressed interest in viewing supplementary photographs.

Lots of individuals have a recollection of the Spin article and would frequently express to the picture-takers that they had it hanging on their wall as they were maturing.

Hansen expressed that they were unaware of the impact their pictures had.

The pictures hold a deep significance now, given the unfortunate and devastating suicide of Cobain.

In April 1994, Cobain caused a wave of astonishment among music enthusiasts when he committed suicide at the young age of 27. It was a devastating occurrence that impacted the entire generation.

According to Hansen, the late musician and lyricist was exceptional and unique. He reached a level of greatness that was unparalleled and didn't copy others. He had a special talent that made him stand out.

Peacock commented that Cobain and Nirvana arrived precisely when rock music was ready for a change, introducing the grunge movement.

He mentioned that the music was perfectly timed, and it became a significant part of the culture, similar to the Beatles or the Rolling Stones.

Following Cobain's death, Hansen and Peacock provided Love with some photographs of him as requested. Eventually, they collaborated with her to design a cover for her band Hole's album.

Peacock expressed anticipation for the upcoming book tour, where they hope to gain more insights into how Cobain and Nirvana have influenced people's lives. According to Peacock, the band's music still holds significant value for many individuals. During a visit to a coffee shop a few weeks ago, they noticed a girl wearing a Nirvana T-shirt, which they found to be intriguing.

The photographers have been prompted to delve deeper into the Spin assignment and consider any underlying messages whilst working on the book.

Peacock reflected on the atmosphere in the house and noted that there seemed to be a lot of emotional openness. At the time, Peacock didn't consider this factor much, but in hindsight, the immense pressure and sudden success experienced by the residents could have intensified this vulnerability. Peacock believes that this feeling was definitely present at the time.

The publishing company, powerHouse Books, has made available for pre-order the book entitled "Family Values: Kurt, Courtney & Frances Bean".