Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen : Interviews and Encounters

Cohen, Leonard, Burger, Jeff

ISBN 10: 1783055677 / ISBN 13: 9781783055678

Published by Omnibus Press, 2014

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Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen : Interviews and Encounters
• Publisher: Omnibus Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783055677
• ISBN 13: 9781783055678
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2.127 pounds

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Synopsis

Leonard Cohen, one of the most admired performers of the last half century, has had a stranger-than-fiction, roller-coaster ride of a life. Now, for the first time, he tells his story in his own words, via more than 50 chronologically presented interviews conducted worldwide between 1966 and 2012. In this book--which includes a foreword by singer Suzanne Vega and eight pages of rarely seen photos--the artist talks about "Bird on the Wire," "Hallelujah," and his other classic songs. He candidly discusses his famous romances, his years in a Zen monastery, his ill-fated collaboration with producer Phil Spector, his long battle with depression, and much more. You will find interviews that first appeared in the New York Times and Rolling Stone, but also conversations that have not previously been printed in English. Some of the material here has not been available until now in any format, including the many illuminating reminiscences that contributors supplied specifically for this definitive anthology.

From the Back Cover

"A treasure trove for Leonard Cohen fans--the dazzling, wide-ranging collection of interviews that Jeff Burger has unearthed not only offers the songwriter's story in his own words, but reveals that Cohen's language in conversation can be every bit as magnificent as his lyrics."--Alan Light, author of The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley & the Unholy Ascent of "Hallelujah"

That Cohen is brilliant is no revelation, but to witness that brilliance so lovingly expressed over the years is pure joy. That such a mind exists is hard to fathom, yet here's the proof. He's as funny as a great humorist, as wise as a scholar, and speaks in parables and poems almost as perfect as his songs. This is a great and rare window into the dedication it takes to be a true artist in modern times. Engrossing, entertaining, and endlessly inspirational."
--Paul Zollo, author of Songwriters on Songwriting

"...Burger's discerning editorial hand selects those conversations with Cohen that offer insights into his music. For longtime fans as well as newcomers to Cohen's work." --Publishers Weekly