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The Collected Works of Jim Morrison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts, and Lyrics
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The definitive anthology of Jim Morrison's writings with rare photographs and numerous handwritten excerpts of unpublished and published poetry and lyrics from his 28 privately held notebooks.
You can also hear Jim Morrison's final poetry recording, now available for the first time, on the CD or digital audio edition of this book, at the Village Recorder in West Los Angeles on his twenty-seventh birthday, December 8, 1970. The audio book also includes performances by Patti Smith, Oliver Ray, Liz Phair, Tom Robbins, and others reading Morrison's work.
Created in collaboration with Jim Morrison's estate and inspired by a posthumously discovered list entitled "Plan for Book," The Collected Works of Jim Morrison is an almost 600-page anthology of the writings of the late poet and iconic Doors' front man. This landmark publication is the definitive opus of Morrison's creative output-and the book he intended to publish. Throughout, a compelling mix of 160 visual components accompanies the text, which includes numerous excerpts from his 28 privately held notebooks-all written in his own hand and published here for the first time-as well as an array of personal images and commentary on the work by Morrison himself.
This oversized, beautifully produced collectible volume contains a wealth of new material-poetry, writings, lyrics, and audio transcripts of Morrison reading his work. Not only the most comprehensive book of Morrison's work ever published, it is immersive, giving readers insight to the creative process of and offering access to the musings and observations of an artist whom the poet Michael McClure called "one of the finest, clearest spirits of our times."
This remarkable collector's item includes:
Foreword by Tom Robbins; introduction and notes by editor Frank Lisciandro that provide insight to the work; prologue by Anne Morrison ChewningPublished and unpublished work and a vast selection of notebook writings The transcript, the only photographs in existence, and production notes of Morrison's last poetry recording on his twenty-seventh birthday The Paris notebook, possibly Morrison's final journal, reproduced at full reading sizeExcerpts from notebooks kept during his 1970 Miami trialThe shooting script and gorgeous color stills from the never-released film HWYComplete published and unpublished song lyrics accompanied by numerous drafts in Morrison's handEpilogue: "As I Look Back": a compelling autobiography in poem form Family photographs as well as images of Morrison during his years as a performer
The definitive anthology of Jim Morrison's writings with rare photographs and numerous handwritten excerpts of unpublished and published poetry and lyrics from his 28 privately held notebooks.
You can also hear Jim Morrison's final poetry recording, now available for the first time, on the CD or digital audio edition of this book, at the Village Recorder in West Los Angeles on his twenty-seventh birthday, December 8, 1970. The audio book also includes performances by Patti Smith, Oliver Ray, Liz Phair, Tom Robbins, and others reading Morrison's work.
Created in collaboration with Jim Morrison's estate and inspired by a posthumously discovered list entitled "Plan for Book," The Collected Works of Jim Morrison is an almost 600-page anthology of the writings of the late poet and iconic Doors' front man. This landmark publication is the definitive opus of Morrison's creative output-and the book he intended to publish. Throughout, a compelling mix of 160 visual components accompanies the text, which includes numerous excerpts from his 28 privately held notebooks-all written in his own hand and published here for the first time-as well as an array of personal images and commentary on the work by Morrison himself.
This oversized, beautifully produced collectible volume contains a wealth of new material-poetry, writings, lyrics, and audio transcripts of Morrison reading his work. Not only the most comprehensive book of Morrison's work ever published, it is immersive, giving readers insight to the creative process of and offering access to the musings and observations of an artist whom the poet Michael McClure called "one of the finest, clearest spirits of our times."
This remarkable collector's item includes:
Foreword by Tom Robbins; introduction and notes by editor Frank Lisciandro that provide insight to the work; prologue by Anne Morrison ChewningPublished and unpublished work and a vast selection of notebook writings The transcript, the only photographs in existence, and production notes of Morrison's last poetry recording on his twenty-seventh birthday The Paris notebook, possibly Morrison's final journal, reproduced at full reading sizeExcerpts from notebooks kept during his 1970 Miami trialThe shooting script and gorgeous color stills from the never-released film HWYComplete published and unpublished song lyrics accompanied by numerous drafts in Morrison's handEpilogue: "As I Look Back": a compelling autobiography in poem form Family photographs as well as images of Morrison during his years as a performer
Editorial Reviews
The Collected Works of Jim Morrison is a revelation for fans, particularly those eager to look beyond the Lizard King Lothario persona. -- People
As thought-provoking as it is provocative and, beyond the priapic bluster, Morrison is elegiac, too. -- inews.co.uk
Morrison wrote that 'we had a great visitation of energy,' proclaimed that 'the ancient ones' time has come again,' urged readers to 'enter again the sweet forest/enter the hot dream.' While he deliberately drove down toad-squirmy backroads of primal terror, ecstasy was often naked in the shotgun seat, spinning jeweled pinwheels, peeling a peach. -- Tom Robbins, from the foreword, "Fireflies of the Apocalypse"
As thought-provoking as it is provocative and, beyond the priapic bluster, Morrison is elegiac, too. -- inews.co.uk
Morrison wrote that 'we had a great visitation of energy,' proclaimed that 'the ancient ones' time has come again,' urged readers to 'enter again the sweet forest/enter the hot dream.' While he deliberately drove down toad-squirmy backroads of primal terror, ecstasy was often naked in the shotgun seat, spinning jeweled pinwheels, peeling a peach. -- Tom Robbins, from the foreword, "Fireflies of the Apocalypse"
Readers Top Reviews
Adoramorrison chr
After 50 years this man is still giving and still a legend! From a lifetime Doors fan! This is the best ever!! This solidifies that Jim was so much more than a singer! This has all his his poetry Plus some unpublished ones! Journals his notebooks lyrics and photos!! Couldn’t be more excited I had pre-ordered this in February!! Highly recommend this as a must have for all Jim morrison and Doors fans! Long live The Lizard king
Sarah Gosselin
My kindle version seems to be missing part of the Lords….? Also a few lyrics from Lizard I think too. ? Is this maybe a different draft of this poem? I noticed some new passages too it is just different from what I have read before, like the order of the passages too. ? Other than a little confusion maybe on my part so far this is a very exciting book! It is nice to have everything in one volume!
Carl H. NeillKevin Y
I was wondering how a 500+ page book would be filled. It is page after page of non-sensical rambling, completely unreadable. This was the biggest waste of $37 I have ever spent in my life. It is soon heading for the trashcan as I don't want to be constantly reminded of how I got ripped off.
jlo
This is a book to savor, to pour over the pictures and more importantly, the words that come out of a creative mind. Do I understand all of what Jim Morrison is trying to say? No. But, if you have an open mind, you can use your own imagination to interpret these words and most importantly, think. Part of the magic in this book, to me, is seeing the hand written pages, to see the crossed out words, or what’s underlined and the doodles. It gives you a glimpse into the process or the inspiration and into his imagination. This book is a great gift to those of us interested in more than the fictional legacy that some other authors would like you to believe. The quotes are his own words, and, give you a feeling of who he was — a creative artist who recognized what was important: “If you run into some good luck and you get some money, then I think you should just keep pouring it back into creative ventures. Don’t go out and buy a bunch of diamond rings and stuff, pour it back into creative ventures.” I hope my own creativity will be sparked by the pages of this amazing book.
werther
This book is amazing, has everything you could possibly want. That said, how does this happen? With all of the tools at your disposal, you STILL make the most common mistake, with a mis-heard lyric. The line in Roadhouse Blues is actually "I woke up in mourning and got myself a beer" Come on, be better than this.
