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Looking ... seeing: Poems and song lyrics

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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!

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!

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.

Harry Chapin may be gone but his talent lives on in both his music and his poetry. I grew up listining to Harry with my parents and recently recieved his poetry from another devoted fan my, aunt. This book is Harry at his best! The book serves as a source of inspiration and enlightenment. It is a must have if you can get your hands on it.

Harry sold these books at his concerts and actually talked about it in some of his albums. It a treasure! If you have this book NEVER, NEVER give it up. Pass it to your children and teach them Harrys words and ideas.

Harry pulls out the stops and goes for the jugular with rhyme and verse!! No other performer/writer has touched so many hearts as Harry did. The artwork in this book is wonderfully vivid!! After reading it, it made me wonder why he didn't set these poems to song...

I just found out that I own a treasure. My book was purchased at one of several attended Harry concerts and is even autographed and I even remember receiving a kiss upon purchase. Jesus teaches me now with his stories. But Harry was the first to get my attention and teach me the silent stories that can so easily go unnoticed if we fail to look. Thanks! GIJ

This book is Harry at his best! The book serves as a source of inspiration and enlightenment. It is a must have for any fan. Harry sold these books at his concerts and actually talked about it in some of his albums, it's a treasure. The artwork by Rob White in this book is wonderfully done.

Sent this to a friend in another country and it arrived promptly--ahead of the allotted time--and she was very happy with it.