Jim Morrison: The Lords & New Creatures w/ Jerry Hopkins (Hardcover, 2012)

1st edition thus. 2011 1st edition thus - two volumes originally issued in 1969 as private limited editions; includes new intro by Jerry Hopkins. Tightly bound in laminated pictorial boards. Some wear & tear to DJ, SEE IMAGES\nJim Morrison was one of the most erudite and widely read of all rock stars, whatever demons inhabited his anguished soul. The name of his group The Doors was inspired by the writings of William Blake and Aldous Huxley, and the lyrics he wrote and sang bear witness to his fertile gift for rich, mysterious imagery. Much of this was overlooked amid the colourful, controversial and decadent life that Morrison chose to lead. Over 50,000 copies have been sold of the original edition since it's original publication. The two volumes of Morrison's poetry included in this volume, the only examples of Morrison's poetry published during his lifetime, were first issued in 1969 as private limited editions of only 100 copies each. Later American editions became essential s