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Henke's Jim Morrison ScrapbookThe Doors Front Man is Exposed in this Collection of Private Letters
This biography by James Henke on Jim Morrison's life and death includes poetry, lyrics, new interviews and personal documents
Jim Morrison is a pop culture legend, dying early at the age of 27 and living his life with passion and outrageousness. James Henke’s The Jim Morrison Scrapbook, the latest Lizard King bio, is filled with pictures, quotes, poetry, private letters, interviews and personal documents from his life. The Rock StarThe book includes the notorious photos that are now widely recognizable from other biographies, like the photoshoot by Gloria Stavers and the images of Pamela Courson. There are also some great shots of the early Doors and some never-before-seen shots of Jim performing. The Elusive ChildhoodSome of the most remarkable memorabilia is from Jim’s childhood. There are elementary school report cards, letters from his principal and pastor, the first poem he ever wrote, and family photos from when he was an innocent boy. One of the most enjoyable things about the book is its unique presentation. Every few pages has envelopes of these memorabilia, copied to replicate the actually pieces of paper. Sketches and poems are hidden inside as if they’re secret pieces of Morrison’s past. The RedheadPamela Courson was the only woman who lasted throughout Jim’s career, purportedly because she was just as crazy as he was. There are some lovely photos of the two of them in more of a domestic scene than is usually portrayed. The new interviews done with Pam’s mother and others shed fresh light and help fill in the blanks for people wanting to know more about the couple that fought and loved in equal parts. The PoetryIt is generally agreed that Jim Morrison wanted to be known as a poet, not a rock star. He preferred blues and spoken word to regular beats. The last few months of his life, living with Pam in Paris, were filled with more writing than any other time after he became famous. His poems feature highly in this book -- the author sees them as key to understanding Morrison`s moods and experiences. A fascinating CD is included with interviews and spoken poetry. The DrawingsHis earlier drawings are also telling. They’re presented within the pockets of the pages and are copied exactly as if ripped from his notebook. From early abstract drawings to pastel sketches, there are many intimate documents from before he was a star. Jim Morrison’s DeathThe death of Jim Morrison has been the subject of speculation since his body was found in the bathtub of his Paris apartment in 1971. James Henke covers the topic in a well-balanced way that gathers facts from all sides of the story. The truth may never be known: whether Morrison actually died of natural causes, whether he overdosed or whether, as some speculate, Pamela killed him - perhaps in an accidental overdose. This book doesn`t have all the answers, but The Jim Morrison Scrapbook comes as close as the public will ever get to knowing Jim through his poetry, lyrics and photos. The Jim Morrison Scrapbook can be purchased from AMAZON.
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