Looking ... seeing: Poems and song lyrics [Paperback]

Harry Chapin (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Crowell; First Edition edition (1975)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0690016573
• ISBN-13: 978-0690016574
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #605,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TREASURED STORIES BRILLIANTLY ILLUSTRATED, February 22, 2001

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Eden Freeland (New York City area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Looking ... seeing: Poems and song lyrics (Paperback)

In this self-published book, one of the 20th Century's finest storytellers unleashes the poetry written before and after his commercial success, reprints some of his finest song lyrics and even includes one of his finest, never-released songs, "Pigeon Run." Other Amazon reviewers sum up its impact better than I can--but, I would like to say a word about Rob White's illustrations: Fantastic. (In both conventional uses of the word: "exceptional" and "evocative of places beyond human experience.")I hope Amazon will make this book available to the public, as it has remained in print since 1975, now distributed through the Foundation set up in Harry's memory by his widow and collaborator, Sandy Chapin: harrysfriends.com/hcfKeep the change!

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT LYRICS BREATHTAKING POEMS GREAT ILLUSTRATIONS, January 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Looking ... seeing: Poems and song lyrics (Paperback)

Just before he sang "Circle" in concert, he usually played "30,000 Lbs of Bananas." On cue, the crowd greeted the songs with a hearty: "Harry, it s---s!" It wasn't true of that song, and it SURE isn't true with this book. The lyrics to some of Harry's songs make up a small part of the book (including the unreleased "Pigeon Run"). His poems, written between the late 60's and mid '70s, range from funny to scary to darkly beautiful. A must-have for any Chapin fan. But, "keep the change," and find it at: harrysfriends.com/hcf (they also sell lots of collectibles, all proceeds going to the foundation created in his memory. This book, at ten bucks each (a fraction of the usual internet price)--will enable you to get copies for yourself and all the other Chapin fans amongst your family and friends. ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GET THIS BOOK!!!!!!, March 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Looking ... seeing: Poems and song lyrics (Paperback)

Like the other reviewers have stated, this book is an unbelievable treasure. I got my copy at a college concert in 1977 where he sang solo with only his guitar. It was the greatest experience of my life (and I've had some pretty wonderful ones). My copy is autographed: Larry, "keep the change", Harry Chapin.