Books by Jim Morrison

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive anthology of Jim Morrison''s writings with rare photographs and numerous handwritten excerpts of unpublished and published poetry and lyrics from his 28 privately held notebooks.You can also hear Jim Morrison’s final poetry recording, now available for the first time,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and notes by editor Frank Lisciandro that provide insight to the work; prologue by Anne Morrison ChewningPublished and unpublished work and a vast selection of notebook writings The transcript, the only photographs in existence, and production notes of Morrison’s last poetry recording on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1970 Miami trialThe shooting script and gorgeous color stills from the never-released film HWYComplete published and unpublished song lyrics accompanied by numerous drafts in Morrison’s handEpilogue: “As I Look Back”: a compelling autobiography in poem form Family photographs as well as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

Jim Morrison takes us on a journey of discovery.Sam Travis must leave his Upper East Side condo, the troubled Nobody Company IPO, sexually aggressive Diane, and all other New York fineries to immerse himself, halfway across the world, in a murder investigation where the accused is his missing brother Michael.Morrison weaves a smart fast paced sexy tale of intrigue, discovery and self-enlightenment as he forces Sam (and the reader) to question his desire for the "proverbial stuff", his values and moralities as he falls for his brother's girlfriend. Chandra.Colorful and enigmatic characters flow throughout the novel creating distractions, personal challenges and new emotions that will forever change Sam's life as he continues his pursuit to prove his brothers innocence. Morrison's provocative detailed style brings vividness to everything Sam experiences.Get comfortable because once you start reading "Nobody", nobody will be able to put it down until all the twists and sub plots are revealed in this well written, unpredictable and vibrant story. Arambol, here we come!Boris Malden, ProducerBoom Shanka! Morrison's sexy global romp, Nobody, captures Sam Travis' cultural collision with the humor of David Sedaris at Jack Kerouac pace. His sharp eye and ironic wit combine pandemonium with enlightenment in an exhilarating read.Amy Scherzer, Newspaper ColumnistJim Morrison paints a wonderfully detailed picture of a mysterious part of the world that many may want to experience firsthand the moment you turn the last page.Nat Bernstein, Writer and Executive Producer, Center of the Universe

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