See what the press had to say about the first edition :

"...thanks are therefore due to Yazdani for putting together a far better book than one would have any right to expect."

-Deuce of Books

"With its emphasis on Johnston's artwork and lyrics, and photos of Johnston over the years, Hi, How Are You? is a bio that almost has the feel of a scrapbook ."

-Cleveland Scene

See what customers on Amazon.com said about the first edition :

"The book gave me a deeper understanding of Daniel's creative process. Inspiring!"

"This book validates Daniel's work, analyzing and assessing and placing him where he belongs among his contemporary and recognized fellow artists and musicians."

"Yazdani brilliantly captures the essence of this tortured, yet wonderfully talented genius. She gives us insight into the artist's spirit and soul. I could not put the book down. Not only was the subject matter fascinating, but the author's poetic writing style is captivating."

"Yazdani's book is hip, savvy and touching. It finally let's the rest of us know why Daniel Johnston is idolized by the likes of Kurt Cobain and Matt Groening. It's beautiful and poetic and just as honest as Johnston's honest to the core music."

Read what musicians, writers, and artists have to say about Daniel:

"Although people speak of Daniel being crazy, he nevertheless managed to touch the deepest themes in American music."

-Marc Ribot

"I place him at the top of my favorite songwriters. As a performer he's very energetic, very heartfelt, and puts so much feeling into his songs."

-Jad Fair

"Melodically his songs are brilliant and lyrically they're funny and moving and authentic. He's my favorite songwriter."

-Matt Groening
cartoonist
creator of The Simpsons

"What's endearing about Daniel is the funness of his music I love to hear Daniel play. That1s where it's at for me."

-Paul Leary
guitarist
producer
Butthole Surfers

"He will be remembered for his honesty, his integrity, and the clarity of his art."

- Kramer
producer
Shimmy Disc founder

"Daniel is an absolute American genius, able like Hank Williams to convey extraordinarily beautiful things with very simple language and basic chords and find a way to never repeat himself."

- Yves Beauvais
Vice President
Atlantic A&R

"He may have to be another Van Gogh. It might take another population of people to understand him."

- Ron English
Artist

"Mr. Johnson's art reflects this kind of visceral connection to his desires and his fears, some real and many only in his mind."

- Randy Kennedy
Published: February 19, 2006 NY times