Lyrics of Leonard Cohen [Paperback]

Leonard Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 8, 2009

When his first album made him an unlikely star in the late 1960s, Leonard Cohen was hailed as the new poet of song. His melodies were hauntingly melodic but his lyrics were like no one else's - poignant, romantic, mystical and darkly comic. Already a poet and a novelist, Cohen had found another calling in song..."The Songs of Leonard Cohen", "Songs from a Room" and "Songs of Love and Hate" were the titles of his first three albums. Eight more would follow over the next 40 years. In this collector's edition, can be found the lyrics to over 100 of those classic songs, many of them now recorded by new generations of singers that include U2, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright and Teddy Thompson. This unique collection demonstrates why.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Press (June 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1847728022
• ISBN-13: 978-1847728029
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #545,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leonard Cohen, no one else comes close, May 12, 2010

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Beautiful book of lyrics and photos of my most favorite singer/songwriter ever. His music and lyrics come from somewhere divine.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The words of an Artist, December 22, 2010

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I attended the Concert by Leonard Cohen in Florence, Italy on September 1, 2010. It was then that I thought I would have liked to have a book with the lyrics of his songs. This book which I found on Amazon was exactly the one I was looking for. English is not my mother tongue and with this book I can say that I do not miss a single word of the magnificent lyrics by Leonard Cohen.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an extraordinary poet, October 21, 2010

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Leonard Cohen's music has thrilled his fans for years; for those interested in his brillance as a poet, this book is a wonderful selection. As a college professor I can emphasize his extraordinary lyrical and technical genius, without the distraction of his powerful music. Thanks Amazon.com for making the purchase easy.