Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Burger Page | Language: English | ISBN:
1783055677 | Format: PDF
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"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"[Cohen] is articulate, gracious, clever, and revealing . . . If you have any interest in Leonard Cohen, this volume offers not only insights into the Canadian singer-songwriter and his work but also a delightfully entertaining read."--Allan Showalter, 1HeckofaGuy.com (Cohen fan site)"...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"This book will appeal to Cohen aficionados and researchers. Readers will gain a wealth of information about his take on life..."
--Library Journal"This is a must for Cohen fans." --Starred review, Booklist
About the Author
Jeff Burger has covered popular music for American and international magazines and newspapers for four decades. He has also published interviews with such musicians as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Billy Joel, the Righteous Brothers, and the members of Steely Dan. He has contributed to more than 75 periodicals, books, and websites, including the Los Angeles Times, Reader's Digest and Family Circle and Gentlemen's Quarterly. A former consulting editor at Time Inc., he has been editor of several magazines, He lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
- Paperback: 624 pages
- Publisher: Omnibus Press (July 14, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1783055677
- ISBN-13: 978-1783055678
- Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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