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Book of Longing (Paperback)

by Leonard Cohen (Author)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Penguin (2 Aug 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0141027568
ISBN-13: 978-0141027562
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,464 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Book of Longing is Leonard Cohen's first book of new poetry since Book of Mercy was published two decades ago. It collects Cohen's poetry written between the 1980s and the present, and also includes his wonderfully witty and sensuous illustrations, including numerous playful self-portraits. The illustrations interact with, and complement, the poetry in unexpected and fascinating ways. Book of Longing demonstrates the range and depth of Cohen's work, revealing an extraordinary gift of language and visual art that speak with rare clarity, passion and timelessness.

About the Author

Cohen's career began in 1956 with the publication of Let Us Compare Mythologies, and he has since published nine books of poems, and has made numerous internationally successful recordings. In a career spanning fifty years, Leonard Cohen has become one of the western world's most popular and innovative creative artists.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Confessional poetry and writings from a wise and humorous soul ..., 25 Sep 2006

By	Laurie Eckhout (Juneau, AK USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Book of Longing (Hardcover)

This is Leonard Cohen. You get tongue-in-cheek self portraits dispersed amongst words that are sometimes funny, sometimes shocking, sometimes brilliant observations and sometimes self depricating honesty that reveals the always human-ness and always unique voice of this living legend of a song writer, writer and poet, Mr. Leonard Cohen.

This guy is Interesting with a capital "I." Reason enough to check out his long awaited book of poems, drawings and essays. Another reason is that unlike most books of poetry it is 'entertaining' without sacrificing intelligence. His wry humour is laugh out loud funny in the the short essay, "The Luckiest Man in the World" and poems such as, "Never Once."

He speaks of things that matter to him: his teacher, Roshi, pine trees, G-d, women, sex, laughter, mists, women and most of all from what I see the unending mystery of "self" (and women). When that self is Leonard Cohen it is worth stopping what you are doing and reading what he has to say.

Then, if you are not familiar with Cohen's music, you are missing some of the best written lyrics and music, ever.

Enjoy,
Laurie

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5.0 out of 5 stars Portrait Of The Artist As A Wise Man, 25 Aug 2008

By	A. D. K. Miller "c500" (London) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As fans of his music will testify, Leonard Cohen has a unique gift for translating emotion into words with art and sincerity. This book consists of various poems, passages and doodles that bear all the hallmarks of classic Cohen. Anyone who has ever struggled in life with crushing disappointment may recognize Cohen's perfect verbal distillation of their pain. Others will just enjoy the humour, wisdom and frankness. Many people are put off from reading poetry because of the unintelligible abstraction that characterizes so much of the medium. This well-presented volume is the perfect antidote. The pieces vary in subject and scope, but women and growing old are recurring themes. The prevailing impression is that Leonard Cohen is very modest - especially considering the fame and adulation he has enjoyed and endured since the sixties - and that he tries to do, and be, his best. The word is "mensch".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, 22 Jun 2009

By	Js Cleaver "jsc" (London, England.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I LOVE Leonard Cohen - always have, always will, so I suppose I may be slightly biased... but to cut a long story short this collection is utterly fantastic. Usually with collections like this the ratio of dull:good poems is bad, but there are so many insightful, moving poems that its hard to know which ones to mention. If you are a fan of Cohen then I would thoroughly recommend you buying this book and reading it cover to cover. It's hard to believe so many beautiful poems, lyrics and prose can all come from one person.

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If you like Leonard Cohen, then you will love this book. Inside is a collection of fantastic poems and sketches. They show a side of Leonard that the music doesn't. Read more

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A must for Cohen's fans but don't expect to find the lyrics of his songs.
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I was not disappointed by this book of poems and heartened to see that some of the content relates to 'Ten New Songs' an underrated album.

Published 6 months ago by B. T. Smith

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What can you say about Leonard Cohen but that he is magical in all he does.

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