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The Collected Works of Jim Morrison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts, and Lyrics Kindle Edition

by Jim Morrison (Author), Tom Robbins (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,415 ratings
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The definitive anthology of Jim Morrison's writings with rare photographs and numerous handwritten excerpts of unpublished and published poetry and lyrics from his 28 privately held notebooks.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 Chewning
  • Published and unpublished work and a vast selection of notebook writings 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 size
  • Excerpts from notebooks kept during his 1970 Miami trial
  • The shooting script and gorgeous color stills from the never-released film HWY
  • Complete published and unpublished song lyrics accompanied by numerous drafts in Morrison’s hand
  • Epilogue: “As I Look Back”: a compelling autobiography in poem form 
  • Family photographs as well as images of Morrison during his years as a performer
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The Collected Works of Jim Morrison is a revelation for fans, particularly those eager to look beyond the Lizard King Lothario persona. — People

As thought-provoking as it is provocative and, beyond the priapic bluster, Morrison is ­elegiac, too. — inews.co.uk

Morrison wrote that 'we had a great visitation of energy,' proclaimed that 'the ancient ones' time has come again,' urged readers to 'enter again the sweet forest/enter the hot dream.' While he deliberately drove down toad-squirmy backroads of primal terror, ecstasy was often naked in the shotgun seat, spinning jeweled pinwheels, peeling a peach. — Tom Robbins, from the foreword, “Fireflies of the Apocalypse"

About the Author

James Douglas Morrison (1943-1971) was a poet, filmmaker, screenwriter, and the lead singer of as well as the lyricist and a composer for The Doors. Prior to his death, Morrison self-published three limited-edition volumes of his poetry: The Lords/Notes on Vision (1969), The New Creatures (1969), and An American Prayer (1970). Simon & Schuster published the combined The Lords and the New Creatures in 1970. Posthumous editions of Morrison’s writings include Wilderness: The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison, Volume I (1988) and The American Night: The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison, Volume II (1990).



Patti Smith is a writer, performer, and visual artist. She gained recognition in the 1970s for her revolutionary mergence of poetry and rock and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Her seminal album Horses, bearing Robert Mapplethorpe’s renowned photograph, hasbeen hailed as one of the top one hundred albums of all time. Her books include M Train, Witt, Babel, Woolgathering, The Coral Sea, and Auguries of Innocence.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper (June 8, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 8, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 219862 KB
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Customers appreciate the book's collection of Jim Morrison's poetry and writings. They find it a valuable addition to their music collections and a must-have for fans. Readers enjoy the insightful writing and unique flow of words. The book provides a wonderful experience in music history and is an evident tribute to his talent. It includes rare photographs that are interesting to fans. Overall, customers find the book a great collector's piece and a must-read for Jim Morrison fans.

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41 customers mention "Writings"32 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the book's writings. They find it contains all of Jim Morrison's poetry, including unpublished works. The handwritten material is praised as an incredible wealth, with some cool photos. Readers describe the poet as thoughtful and enjoy reading his words.

"...Yes, Jim had that amazing untrained baritone voice, but he was a natural writer, and this collection is evident of his talent...." Read more

"...love the Doors music, but Jim‘s lyrics, poetry, and his poetry readings are pretty profound. And his entire life story is very interesting...." Read more

"...out alive” provided a roadmap out of the Matrix, through careful listing of all the authors, poets, philosophers, filmmakers, figures, etc that..." Read more

"...at your disposal, you STILL make the most common mistake, with a mis-heard lyric...." Read more

25 customers mention "Value for money"25 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the book. They find it a great collector's piece and worth adding to any Doors/Morrison collection. The book contains an amazing collection of items, songs, and photos.

"...: Backstage and Dangerous recorded in 1969 as a rehearsal, JIm's improve is priceless...." Read more

"...I can't think of a better gift for a Jim Morrison fan. The price is unbelievable for such a great book." Read more

"...An incredible wealth of hand written material. Totally worth the price. A must have for any Jim Morrison fan." Read more

"...Rest In peace, Jim and thank you so much for this wonderful compendium of your searching soulful works. A must for true fans!" Read more

19 customers mention "Insight"16 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insight and unique flow of words. They find it fascinating, with distilled philosophy, thoughts, and ideas. The book is thought-provoking and provides lots of information for fans.

"...This is distilled philosophy, distilled thoughts, distilled ideas. Highly recommended!!!" Read more

"...The potency of his words, full of mystical vigor, are on display here...." Read more

"...Childhood photographs never seen before. A deep look into a soul whose capabilities we can never truly know, because it was taken from us far too..." Read more

"...Tons of info in it so if you are an avid Doors/Morrison fan, its a must have!" Read more

13 customers mention "Music history"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's music history. They find it a great tribute to Jim Morrison as a musician, poet, and artist. The collection is evident of his talent and interesting. Readers appreciate the collection of items, songs, and photos within it.

"...baritone voice, but he was a natural writer, and this collection is evident of his talent. Like Bukowski, Jim had a taste for the strange...." Read more

"...this because I really do believe Jim Morrison is an extremely important 20th-century artist...." Read more

"...on how he talked about or didn't as the case may be are also very interesting. Overall a pretty cool book." Read more

"...Other than a little confusion maybe on my part so far this is a very exciting book! It is nice to have everything in one volume!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the pictures in the book. They find the photos interesting and rare.

"...This is a thick book, and there’s a nice array of photographs as well. The attached ribbon will help you find your place...." Read more

"...You will find rare photographs of Jim and his endeavors as well as some of his family. I can't think of a better gift for a Jim Morrison fan...." Read more

"This is a book to savor, to pour over the pictures and more importantly, the words that come out of a creative mind...." Read more

"...It includes all his poetry, private film details, rarely seen photos and of course all of his lyrics...." Read more

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Customers are fans of Jim Morrison. They say the book is a must-have for them.

"This book is an absolute MUST for any fan of Jim Morrison...." Read more

"...Totally worth the price. A must have for any Jim Morrison fan." Read more

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7 customers mention "Gift value"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's gift value.

"My Partner loves Jim Morrison and he loved this gorgeous gift for the Holiday. I was happy and proud to give this to him as his finale gift...." Read more

"...This book is a great gift to those of us interested in more than the fictional legacy that some other authors would like you to believe...." Read more

"...The gift was meaningful and he was over the moon about it. The man has a tattoo of Jim’s face on his arm. I’m talking BIG big fan..." Read more

"I bought this for my husband who’s a huge Doors fan. It was a great gift for someone that’s hard to buy for...." Read more

4 customers mention "Volume size"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's size. They find it convenient to have everything in one volume, and it's a substantial addition to their music library.

"The book seems to be what it says it is. Nothing really new, but a large collection of what appears to be all Jim's writing as well as photos...." Read more

"...It is nice to have everything in one volume!" Read more

"...The book itself is a hefty volume to add to your music library, so make room on your shelf! Enjoy!" Read more

"The first time Jim Morrison’s oeuvre has been collated in a single volume. A must have ." Read more

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Thank you Anne Morrison for sharing Jim’s Universal Mind to us . So thankful to you .( Jim,I love theeKaren )
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the real Jim Morrison.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021
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    I have been waiting for this for almost 40 years. I discovered the Doors when I was fifteen. I am 58 now, and this is the Jim Morrison I loved. Jim inspired me to be a poet. I had the opportunity to read my original poetry at his grave site in Paris France in October 2016.

    I left the chapbook on his tombstone. The rains came and washed the words away as quickly as Jim's short life.

    After reading this book, I now realize that The Doors for Jim was just a way to get some notoriety for his writing. One can also gather, he never wanted to be a rock star. He wanted to make film and write.

    Had he never met Ray on the beach that famous day when they decided to create a rock and roll band, I think Jim would have ended up like Sam Shepard, Sam Neil, and Sam Elliot. He would be a writer and a filmmaker. It is evident that rock and roll was something that he never really wanted.

    Yes, Jim had that amazing untrained baritone voice, but he was a natural writer, and this collection is evident of his talent. Like Bukowski, Jim had a taste for the strange. He had a curiosity that the band members did not.

    It is evident in his poetry that Jim was questioning his own sexuality in regards to preference, identity, and orientation. This may have been what drove his alcoholism. He was not able to be himself. He once claimed in an interview that homosexuality "was not my trip...", but he had no qualms about people being homosexual.

    While the band were average to good musicians, Jim could have been vocalist for anyone. It was evident when Jim left the band before he died in July 1971, that the band simply was not a force without him. They were nothing without him, and Pam Courson was too dysfunctional to appreciate him because of her heroin use. Had rock and roll not been a factor, Jim and Pamela could have been the quintessential artistic couple with her art, and his writing and film.

    This collection shows his humor and talent as a writer. It is evident here that Jim Morrison was a rock and roll music business tragedy by the greed of the pop music business like Jimi and Janis a year before him.

    On the collection: Backstage and Dangerous recorded in 1969 as a rehearsal, JIm's improve is priceless. He spent a lot of the record bashing the music business for it's greed. Shortly after Miami, (and the transcript is included), it was evident that Jim was trying to sabotage it all for peace and quite. He wanted to write. He contemplated leaving the Doors after their third album, and Pamela encouraged him to stay. Again, she did not know him.

    This is the writer we wish we could still see today. Jim would be 78 in December. Like writers of his generation, Michael McClure. Gay Talese, Jim may still be a writer today.

    I would recommend this collection to any serious writer and poet who wants to see the true soul of a poet. I am just saddened to this day that Jim left us so young. Just like Gen X lost Kurt Cobain, (For which saddens me) us baby boomers lost Jim.

    Buy this book!

    Rest In Peace Jim.
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  • Tome Raider
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Production Values
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
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    I was hesitant to spend this much money on a hardback book. For starters, I find reading a paperback to be more convenient. But I went ahead and rolled the dice on this because I really do believe Jim Morrison is an extremely important 20th-century artist. Of course, I love the Doors music, but Jim‘s lyrics, poetry, and his poetry readings are pretty profound. And his entire life story is very interesting. How does somebody from relatively common beginnings reach such a significant state of enlightenment?

    Anyway, I received the book yesterday. As a book collector, one of my big grievances is how so many books today are poorly constructed. I was delighted to see that this is actually a completely fabric “buckram” cover. This book is built to last for a lifetime or two. I like the combination of photocopies of his written notes, as well as printed versions. That allows you the additional insight into his personality from his actual writings, but you’re still going to be able to read virtually everything he produced. This is a thick book, and there’s a nice array of photographs as well. The attached ribbon will help you find your place.

    There are only a handful of people that I like enough that I would buy a book like this about them. Jim Morrison is obviously one of them. I’m actually very glad to have this in hardback rather than paperback. (Although I may buy the paperback version as well in the future.) A wonderful companion volume to have would be some thing from Ray Manzarek. I already have his biography, but I think it’s sets a different tone than this. This is distilled philosophy, distilled thoughts, distilled ideas.

    Highly recommended!!!
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  • Elizabeth Renee Blue
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful tome worthy of bearing his name
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
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    I recognized something in Jim, thru his legacy on this Earth, when I was merely 10 years old, which, many decades later clarified into words my verbal mind could understand: He is an enlightened being of a particular kind- a wrathful Buddha. Its why he continues to move people, after his body is no longer directly accessible. When I first encountered him, his eyes alone, from a Rolling Stone cover, it blew wide open the bars of the cage that held my soul and no-one or no-thing could corral it again. In Buddhism, we know this as an empowerment. A transmission. The biography, “No one here gets out alive” provided a roadmap out of the Matrix, through careful listing of all the authors, poets, philosophers, filmmakers, figures, etc that influenced Jim. I read them all and by the time adolescence hit me, “That’s all, folks!” No mere normie could I ever be. I followed a spiritual path, one that nos lets me see how special that was. Jim Morrison as Guru. After death. Freaking cosmic. This book confirms for me how Morrison’s brilliance came from his soul, not just his beautiful face. He’s an enlightened being, whose essence never dies. The potency of his words, full of mystical vigor, are on display here. Those who put this together understand the special task they are entrusted with. Their reverence for him is clear. Thank you! Liberate yourself from the shell called “reality”, aka Samsara., NOW! Long live the Lizard King!
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  • Joaquim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simplesmente perfeito
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 25, 2024
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    Esse livro é incrível, cheio de coisas inéditas. Indispensável para fãs do The Doors e do Jim.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Simplesmente perfeito
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 25, 2024
    Esse livro é incrível, cheio de coisas inéditas. Indispensável para fãs do The Doors e do Jim.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 26, 2024
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    Very nice collection
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  • Sébastien Bouchard
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2024
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    Amazing!, worth much more than the price, one of the best book I ever had…and behind the cover you can find a high quality black book
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    Sébastien Bouchard
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2024
    Amazing!, worth much more than the price, one of the best book I ever had…and behind the cover you can find a high quality black book
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  • Francesco Elio
    5.0 out of 5 stars The collected works of Jim Morrison✨❤️
    Reviewed in Italy on August 9, 2024
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    Perfect, thank you!
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  • Q Continuum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top product
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2024
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    Would highly recommend for all Doors/Jim Morrison fans. Very informative, provides a great insight re the creative mind of Jim.
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