{"title":"Jim Morrison","description":"\u003cp\u003eJim Morrison’s works delve into the intersections of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a unique perspective that challenges conventional narratives. Readers can explore a fusion of poetry, philosophy, and reflective essays that provoke thought and invite deeper understanding of creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to artistic exploration, Morrison engages with themes in \u003cem\u003escience and nature\u003c\/em\u003e, encouraging contemplation of the natural world alongside human experience. His writings inspire a fresh appreciation for both the mysteries of existence and the power of cultural influence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-collected-works-of-jim-morrison-by-jim-morrison-9780063028975","title":"The Collected Works of Jim Morrison","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive anthology of Jim Morrison's writings with rare photographs and numerous handwritten excerpts of unpublished and published poetry and lyrics from his 28 privately held notebooks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can also hear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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in collaboration with Jim Morrison’s estate and inspired by a posthumously discovered list entitled “Plan for Book,” \u003cem\u003eThe Collected Works of Jim Morrison\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable collector’s item includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForeword by Tom Robbins; introduction and notes by editor Frank Lisciandro that provide insight to the work; prologue by Anne Morrison Chewning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePublished and unpublished work and a vast selection of notebook writings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe transcript, the only photographs in existence, and production notes of Morrison’s last poetry recording on his twenty-seventh birthday\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Paris notebook, possibly Morrison’s final journal, reproduced at full reading size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcerpts from notebooks kept during his 1970 Miami trial\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe shooting script and gorgeous colour stills from the never-released film HWY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete published and unpublished song lyrics accompanied by numerous drafts in Morrison’s hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEpilogue: “As I Look Back”: a compelling autobiography in poem form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFamily photographs as well as images of Morrison during his years as a performer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552647631084,"sku":"9780063028975","price":68.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11493853482210.jpg?v=1750054020"},{"product_id":"why-werent-we-told-by-jim-morrison-9781764239769","title":"Why Weren't We Told?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Weren't We Told?\u003c\/em\u003e is a companion to the multi-award-winning documentary film \u003cem\u003eGenocide in the Wildflower State\u003c\/em\u003e. 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